that's so strange. as you say, why Ric? it's a fairly minor coin (in marketcap terms). Does this just happen to all coins?

it's still ongoing? that's insane.
you guys are doing a great job keeping the pools going.

I had that for a few days. eventually I switched off "map port through UPnP" in options -> network and that seemed to fix it.

excellent - thanks xpoolx.

I can't connect to either pool. I think I'll have to try setting up a stratum server.

ypool is back in business so all is well

it's a bit odd - I'd have thought it's a fairly minor coin so why would anyone bother.

I can't use either pool right now.

it seems to be working again, but it would be nice if it was a bit more stable. I'm sure it's tough running a pool like that though.

xpoolx is working really nicely now.
looking forward to payouts

things are moving again, albeit slowly.

Payouts are coming from ypool again, and my client synchronized to the blockchain again after being stuck for a while.
Happy days!

it's fine again, but it was off for a few days.

ypool seems fine, but deposits and withdrawals have been disabled at poloniex for a few days now.

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