Ethereum Mining Issues with GUI Miner: Getwork Not Responding, Verification Failed

As a new Ethereum miner, you were probably excited to dive into the world of cryptocurrency mining. However, recent experiences have left you frustrated and confused. Today, we are going to explore a common issue that occurs when using Graphene UI (GUI) miners like Guiminer on Slush Pool: work not responding and verification failed.

Problem

The problem starts with the “acquire” listener. When an Ethereum block is mined, it triggers a “getwork” event, which is sent to the miner’s listener. In your case, the listener is set in the Guiminer configuration file (config.json) on Slush Pool.

However, according to the documentation, the listener sends an error message with information about the problem when an error occurs during mining. Unfortunately, in this scenario, the listener does not respond to getwork, resulting in an error message indicating that no responses were received.

Verification failed

This can also cause problems, especially if you are verifying your wallet or checking pending transactions on the Ethereum network. When a verification fails, the miner will send a “verification failed” message, but it does not provide detailed information about what is wrong.

Troubleshooting steps

To resolve these issues, follow these steps:

• Check Guiminer configuration file: Check your config.json file to ensure that all the necessary settings are in place.

• Check listener settings: Make sure that the event listener is configured correctly and configured to handle errors correctly.

• Check for possible network issues: Make sure that you are connected to the Ethereum network and have a stable internet connection.

Solution

You can try the following to resolve the issue:

• Add error handling to the listener: Add code to detect and log error messages sent by the event listener. You can use a logging library like Winston or Log4js.

• Use a different miner with better error handling

  

  : If possible, consider switching to a different mining rig with better built-in error handling.

Conclusion

Mining Ethereum can be challenging, especially when working with GUI miners. By understanding the potential issues and taking steps to troubleshoot them, you can improve your chances of success. Always remember to monitor the console output for any errors or warnings that may occur during mining.

I hope this article helped you resolve the issue with Guiminer on Slush Pool. If you have any additional questions or experiences, please don’t hesitate to share.