Ethereum: Slush Pool Stops Collaborative Mining Efforts
Recently, a problem arose for Ethereum miners who tried to mine together with Slush’s pool. Despite successfully logging into the pool and executing transactions for 48 hours, attempts to reconnect were unsuccessful.
The problem lies in a specific error that affects certain nodes when trying to connect to Slush’s pool. In particular, the
GUIMiner
algorithm, used by some Ethereum miners to mine the network, is known to cause pool connection issues.
According to reports from users who have experienced similar issues, connecting to the Slush pool using GUIMiner results in a persistent error message indicating that no valid worker was found. This can be frustrating for miners who rely on cooperative mining with other pools or individual nodes to generate revenue and stay on top of their Ethereum mining operations.
The exact cause of the problem is not yet fully understood, but it seems that GUIMiner’s algorithm encountered a problem with the pool configuration, which caused the connection to fail. This error may be related to recent Slush pool software updates or implementation of new algorithms by other miners.
Miners who have attempted to co-mine with Slush’s pool using GUIMiner are advised to try connecting to other pools or individual nodes to see if there are any issues. In some cases, simply switching to a different algorithm or configuration can solve the problem.
Although the issue is not yet fully resolved, users can take steps to mitigate its effects and prevent similar issues in the future. By being aware of this bug and taking the necessary precautions, Ethereum miners can continue to monitor their mining operations even if GUIMiner turns out to be unreliable.
Update
: For those interested in co-mining with Slush Pool using GUIMiner,
Minerdroid has been reported to be a reliable alternative algorithm. Users who want to switch are advised to try this new algorithm and see if it solves the connection problems they had with GUIMiner.