Ethereum: Slush Pool Suspends Joint Mining Efforts

A recent issue has been reported by Ethereum miners attempting to mine jointly with the Slush Fund. Despite successfully logging into the pool and making transactions for 48 hours, attempts to reconnect have been unsuccessful.

The issue stems from a specific bug that affects certain nodes when attempting to connect to the Slush pool. Specifically, the
GUIMiner algorithm used by some Ethereum miners to mine the network is known to cause pool connection issues.

According to reports from users experiencing similar issues, connecting to the Slush pool using 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 keep up with their Ethereum mining activity.

The exact cause of the issue is not yet fully understood, but it appears that the GUIMiner algorithm encountered a pool configuration issue that resulted in an error in establishing the connection. This error is related to recent updates to Slush’s pool software or new algorithms introduced by other miners.

Miners who have attempted to co-mine with Slush Fund using GUIMiner are advised to try connecting with other pools or individual nodes to see if they experience 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 the impact and prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. By being aware of this flaw and taking the necessary 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, we have announced that
Minerdroid is a reliable alternative algorithm. Users looking to switch are encouraged to try this new algorithm and see if it resolves the connection issues they are having with GUIMiner.