# Metanode: 2026 Q4 target

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/metanode-2026-q4-target/19027>\
**Category:** Tech Talk\
**Created:** [October 16, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/metanode-2026-q4-target/19027 "2026-10-16T10:14:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 17, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/metanode-2026-q4-target/19027/3 "2026-10-17T07:30:30Z")

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Am I correct in thinking “a backing set of 4” concerns parachain block backing as opposed to nomination backing?

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