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+id: task-044
+title: Test dev branch UI redesign and Map fixes
+status: To Do
+assignee: []
+created_date: '2025-12-07 23:26'
+labels: []
+dependencies: []
+priority: high
+---
+
+## Description
+
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:BEGIN -->
+Test the changes pushed to dev branch in commit 8123f0f
+<!-- SECTION:DESCRIPTION:END -->
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+<!-- AC:BEGIN -->
+- [ ] #1 CryptID dropdown works (sign in/out, Google integration)
+- [ ] #2 Settings gear dropdown shows dark mode toggle
+- [ ] #3 Social Network graph shows user as lone node when solo
+- [ ] #4 Map marker tool adds markers on click
+- [ ] #5 Map scroll wheel zooms correctly
+- [ ] #6 Old boards with Map shapes load without validation errors
+<!-- AC:END -->