Ethereum: GUIMiner won’t start mining on Slush’s pool

Ethereum: Co-mining Attempts Stopped by Slush Pool

A recent issue has arisen for Ethereum miners attempting to co-mine with the Slush pool. Despite logging into the pool and running transactions for 48 hours, attempts to reconnect have been unsuccessful.

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

According to reports from users who have encountered similar issues, connecting to the Slush pool via GUIMiner results in a persistent 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 stay on top of their Ethereum mining operations.

The exact cause of the issue is not yet fully understood, but it appears that the GUIMiner algorithm encountered an issue with the pool configuration, which resulted in a failure to establish a connection. This bug could be related to recent updates to the Slush pool software or the implementation of new algorithms by other miners.

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

While the issue isn’t 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 keep their mining operations under control even if GUIMiner proves unreliable.

Update

: For those interested in co-mining with the Slush pool using GUIMiner,
Minerdroid has been reported to be a reliable alternative algorithm. Users looking to switch are advised to try this new algorithm and see if it resolves the connectivity issues they are experiencing with GUIMiner.