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addnode=208.68.37.41
addnode=129.7.204.114
addnode=198.199.100.118
addnode=87.98.146.72
addnode=88.190.56.58
addnode=78.31.111.116
addnode=198.199.84.246
addnode=197.96.138.8
addnode=96.126.103.94
addnode=192.81.212.113
addnode=198.199.112.141
addnode=192.34.58.127
addnode=31.25.188.219
addnode=54.235.231.242
addnode=175.41.200.152

this got me at least 3 connections but not your suggestion though maybe replace seed with add will....

Also do you solo mine or pool? and if pool where and what miner do you use?
thanks!

Pool:
http://xpmforall.org/

Miner:
xpmclient_v9.4.1