Ethereum: Slush Pool Suspends Shared Mining Efforts

Ethereum miners recently encountered an issue when attempting to mine with the Slush pool. Although they were able to successfully log in to the pool and have been able to execute transactions for 48 hours, attempts to reconnect were unsuccessful.

The issue lies in a specific bug that affects certain nodes when attempting to connect to the Slush pool. Specifically, the
GUIMiner algorithm, which some Ethereum miners use to mine data from the network, is known to cause pool connectivity issues.

According to users who have encountered similar issues, connecting to the Slush pool via GUIMiner results in a constant error message stating that no valid workers were found. This can be frustrating for miners who rely on co-mining with other pools or individual nodes to generate revenue and continue their Ethereum mining.

The exact cause of the issue is not yet fully known, but it appears that the GUIMiner algorithm encountered a problem in the pool configuration, which caused it to be unable to connect. This error is related to recent updates to Slush’s stock software or new algorithms introduced by other miners.

Miners who have attempted to mine the Slush pool using GUIMiner are advised to try connecting to other pools or individual nodes to see if they encounter any issues. In some cases, simply switching to a different algorithm or configuration may resolve the issue.

While the issue is not yet fully resolved, users can take steps to mitigate its effects and prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. By being aware of this flaw and taking the appropriate precautions, Ethereum miners will be able to continue mining even if GUIMiner proves unreliable.

Update

: For those interested in co-mining with the Slush pool using GUIMiner,
Minerdroid has been reported as a reliable alternative algorithm. For users looking to switch, we recommend trying this new algorithm and seeing if it solves the connectivity issues you are experiencing with GUIMiner.

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