Ethereum: Unable to Sign Transactions Due to Missing Owners
As of now, I am unable to provide a definitive answer regarding the specific issue you are experiencing with Ethereum and the “Cannot find enough owners to sign” error. However, I can offer some possible causes and solutions that might help resolve this problem.
Possible Causes
- Incorrect CLI Configuration: Ensure that your
load_cli_ownerscommand is correctly configured. This should include specifying the network you are on (e.g., mainnet or testnet) and verifying that the correct wallet is being used for signing transactions.
- Insufficient Wallet Space: Ethereum requires a certain amount of storage space to operate, including memory and storage. If your wallet’s available space is insufficient, it may not be able to handle transactions correctly, leading to errors like “Cannot find enough owners to sign” when trying to load the necessary owners for a transaction.
- Wallet Software Issues: There could be issues with your wallet software itself that prevent it from signing transactions or handling the required number of owners correctly.
Solutions
1. Check CLI Configuration and Wallet Settings
Ensure that your load_cli_owners command is set up to use the correct network, wallet, and account for signing transactions.
load_cli_owners --network=mainnet --wallet=
Verify that you are using the correct account for signing transactions (
2. Check Wallet Space
If your wallet’s available storage space is insufficient:
- Delete Unwanted Folders: Ensure that your wallet folder and subfolders are not cluttered with unnecessary files or folders.
- Free Up Storage Space: If you have recently downloaded any large amounts of data, consider deleting it to free up necessary storage space for the wallet.
3. Update Wallet Software
Consider updating your wallet software to the latest version. Sometimes, updates resolve issues related to signing transactions and handling owner loads correctly.
git clone
cd wifi
make clean && make install
Make sure you have a recent copy of the Ethereum blockchain in mind when loading owners.
Additional Tips
– Always keep your wallet software up-to-date with the latest patches and updates to prevent known security vulnerabilities.
– Use reputable sources for downloading wallets (e.g., MetaMask, MyEtherWallet).
– Regularly back up your wallet data to prevent loss in case of technical issues or malware infections.
If you have tried these steps and still encounter issues, it may be helpful to consult Ethereum’s official documentation or seek support from a local Ethereum community for further assistance.