diff --git a/CHECKPOINT-encryption.md b/CHECKPOINT-encryption.md
index c655c83..17f098a 100644
--- a/CHECKPOINT-encryption.md
+++ b/CHECKPOINT-encryption.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-# Checkpoint — HomeScreen layout + re-critique (2026-09-01)
+# Checkpoint — HomeScreen final polish (2026-09-01)
 
 ## Where things are
 - Project: `/home/avi/Projects/Keynctr`
-- Git repo: `master` @ `32fc764` ("fix(polish): restore success-soft background on identity card").
+- Git repo: `master` @ `ee13d47` ("fix(polish): align Compose button label with sidebar nav").
 - Working tree: clean except the usual untracked items (`.directory`, `.opencode/`,
   `.impeccable/`, `COSMIC_THEME.md`, `KeynectrAppIconPossibility02.jpeg`).
 
@@ -56,10 +56,14 @@
    lost its green tint. Restored as flat `var(--success-soft)` background — keeps
    the security-state signal without breaking flat-by-default.
 10. **Re-critique score: 27/40 → 30/40 (Good).** All P1s resolved, all P2s
-    resolved. Remaining items are P3 (keyboard shortcuts, search/filter, minor
+    resolved.     Remaining items are P3 (keyboard shortcuts, search/filter, minor
     copy inconsistencies).
+11. **Compose label alignment (this session).** Changed HomeScreen header button
+    from "Compose note" to "Compose" to match the sidebar nav label. Updated
+    tests to use exact name matching and scoped queries.
 
 ## Commits added in this session (newest first)
+- `ee13d47` fix(polish): align Compose button label with sidebar nav
 - `32fc764` fix(polish): restore success-soft background on identity card
 - `b05894e` fix(layout): redesign first-run guide with visual step indicators
 - `96dcbe4` fix(polish): align HomeScreen with design system
@@ -114,5 +118,5 @@ All green in this session, run after the changes:
 - README is stale (title, dependency versions, test counts, Forgejo references) —
   worth a docs pass before 0.2.
 - **HomeScreen critique**: 30/40 (Good). Remaining P3 items: keyboard shortcuts,
-  profile search/filter, "Compose note" vs "Compose" label inconsistency,
-  identity card kicker text removed. See `.impeccable/critique/` for snapshots.
+  profile search/filter. All other issues resolved. See
+  `.impeccable/critique/` for snapshots.