diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6304a16..015df16 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,59 +1,59 @@
-# ⚡ Lightning Policy Manager
+# Lightning Policy Manager
 
 Next-generation Lightning Network channel fee optimization with advanced inbound fee strategies, machine learning, and automatic rollback protection.
 
-## 🚀 Overview
+## Overview
 
 Lightning Policy Manager is an intelligent fee management system that enhances the popular **charge-lnd** tool with:
-- ✅ **Advanced inbound fee strategies** (beyond simple discounts)
-- ✅ **Automatic rollback protection** for safety
-- ✅ **Machine learning optimization** from historical data
-- ✅ **Revenue maximization focus** vs simple rule-based approaches  
-- ✅ **High-performance gRPC integration** with REST fallback
-- ✅ **Comprehensive security** with method whitelisting
-- ✅ **Complete charge-lnd compatibility**
+- **Advanced inbound fee strategies** (beyond simple discounts)
+- **Automatic rollback protection** for safety
+- **Machine learning optimization** from historical data
+- **Revenue maximization focus** vs simple rule-based approaches  
+- **High-performance gRPC integration** with REST fallback
+- **Comprehensive security** with method whitelisting
+- **Complete charge-lnd compatibility**
 
-## 📁 Repository Structure
+## Repository Structure
 
 ```
 lightning-fee-optimizer/
-├── 📄 README.md                    # This file
-├── ⚙️  pyproject.toml              # Modern Python project config
-├── 📋 requirements.txt             # Python dependencies
-├── 🚫 .gitignore                   # Git ignore rules
+├── README.md                       # This file
+├── pyproject.toml                  # Modern Python project config
+├── requirements.txt                # Python dependencies
+├── .gitignore                      # Git ignore rules
 ├──
-├── 📂 src/                         # Main application source
-│   ├── 🔧 main.py                  # Application entry point
-│   ├── 🏛️  api/                    # LND API clients
-│   ├── 🧪 experiment/              # Experiment framework
-│   ├── 📊 analysis/                # Channel analysis
-│   ├── 🎯 policy/                  # Policy management engine
-│   ├── 📈 strategy/                # Fee optimization strategies
-│   ├── 🔧 utils/                   # Utilities & database
-│   └── 📋 models/                  # Data models
+├── src/                            # Main application source
+│   ├── main.py                     # Application entry point
+│   ├── api/                        # LND API clients
+│   ├── experiment/                 # Experiment framework
+│   ├── analysis/                   # Channel analysis
+│   ├── policy/                     # Policy management engine
+│   ├── strategy/                   # Fee optimization strategies
+│   ├── utils/                      # Utilities & database
+│   └── models/                     # Data models
 ├──
-├── 📂 scripts/                     # Automation scripts
-│   ├── ⚡ setup_grpc.sh            # Secure gRPC setup
-│   ├── 📊 advanced_fee_strategy.sh # Advanced fee management
-│   └── 🔧 *.sh                    # Other automation scripts
+├── scripts/                        # Automation scripts
+│   ├── setup_grpc.sh               # Secure gRPC setup
+│   ├── advanced_fee_strategy.sh    # Advanced fee management
+│   └── *.sh                       # Other automation scripts
 ├──
-├── 📂 examples/                    # Configuration examples
+├── examples/                       # Configuration examples
 │   ├── basic_policy.conf          # Simple policy example
 │   └── advanced_policy.conf       # Advanced features demo
 ├──
-├── 📂 docs/                        # Documentation
-│   ├── 📖 LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md    # Detailed guide
-│   ├── 🛡️  SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md # Security audit
-│   ├── 🚀 GRPC_UPGRADE.md              # gRPC integration
-│   └── 📊 *.md                         # Other documentation
+├── docs/                           # Documentation
+│   ├── LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md    # Detailed guide
+│   ├── SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md   # Security audit
+│   ├── GRPC_UPGRADE.md               # gRPC integration
+│   └── *.md                          # Other documentation
 ├──
-├── 🔧 lightning_policy.py          # Main CLI tool
-├── 🧪 lightning_experiment.py     # Experiment runner
-├── 📊 analyze_data.py              # Data analysis tool
-└── 🧪 test_*.py                   # Test files
+├── lightning_policy.py             # Main CLI tool
+├── lightning_experiment.py        # Experiment runner
+├── analyze_data.py                 # Data analysis tool
+└── test_*.py                      # Test files
 ```
 
-## 🏃 Quick Start
+## Quick Start
 
 ### 1. Setup Environment
 ```bash
@@ -89,9 +89,9 @@ pip install -r requirements.txt
 ./lightning_policy.py --prefer-rest -c my_policy.conf apply
 ```
 
-## 💡 Key Features
+## Key Features
 
-### 🎯 Intelligent Inbound Fee Strategies
+### Intelligent Inbound Fee Strategies
 ```ini
 [balance-drain-channels]
 chan.min_ratio = 0.8              # High local balance
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ strategy = balance_based
 inbound_fee_ppm = -100            # Encourage inbound flow
 ```
 
-### 🛡️ Automatic Rollback Protection  
+### Automatic Rollback Protection  
 ```ini
 [revenue-channels]
 strategy = revenue_max
@@ -107,34 +107,34 @@ enable_auto_rollback = true       # Monitor performance
 rollback_threshold = 0.25         # Rollback if revenue drops >25%
 ```
 
-### ⚡ High-Performance gRPC
+### High-Performance gRPC
 - **10x faster** fee updates than REST
 - **Native LND interface** (same as charge-lnd)
 - **Automatic fallback** to REST if gRPC unavailable
 - **Secure by design** - only fee management operations allowed
 
-### 📊 Advanced Analytics
+### Advanced Analytics
 - **Policy performance tracking**
 - **Revenue optimization reports**  
 - **Channel analysis and insights**
 - **Historical data learning**
 
-## 🔒 Security Features
+## Security Features
 
-- ✅ **Method whitelisting** - only fee management operations allowed
-- ✅ **Runtime validation** - dangerous operations blocked
-- ✅ **Comprehensive audit** - all operations logged
-- ✅ **No fund movement** - only channel fee updates
-- ✅ **Production-ready** - enterprise security standards
+- **Method whitelisting** - only fee management operations allowed
+- **Runtime validation** - dangerous operations blocked
+- **Comprehensive audit** - all operations logged
+- **No fund movement** - only channel fee updates
+- **Production-ready** - enterprise security standards
 
-## 📚 Documentation
+## Documentation
 
 - **[Lightning Policy Guide](docs/LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md)** - Complete feature overview
 - **[Security Analysis](docs/SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md)** - Comprehensive security audit  
 - **[gRPC Integration](docs/GRPC_UPGRADE.md)** - High-performance setup guide
 - **[Experiment Guide](docs/EXPERIMENT_GUIDE.md)** - Advanced experimentation
 
-## 🔧 CLI Commands
+## CLI Commands
 
 ```bash
 # Policy Management
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ rollback_threshold = 0.25         # Rollback if revenue drops >25%
 ./lightning_policy.py generate-config # Create sample config
 ```
 
-## ⚙️ Configuration Options
+## Configuration Options
 
 ```bash
 # gRPC (preferred - 10x faster)
@@ -167,19 +167,19 @@ rollback_threshold = 0.25         # Rollback if revenue drops >25%
 --macaroon-path admin.macaroon       # Macaroon file
 ```
 
-## 🆚 Comparison with charge-lnd
+## Comparison with charge-lnd
 
 | Feature | charge-lnd | Lightning Policy Manager |
 |---------|------------|-------------------------|
-| **Basic Fee Management** | ✅ | ✅ Enhanced |
-| **Inbound Fee Support** | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Advanced strategies |
-| **Performance Monitoring** | ❌ | ✅ Automatic rollbacks |
-| **Machine Learning** | ❌ | ✅ Data-driven optimization |
-| **API Performance** | gRPC only | ✅ gRPC + REST fallback |
-| **Security** | Basic | ✅ Enterprise-grade |
-| **Revenue Focus** | Rule-based | ✅ Revenue optimization |
+| **Basic Fee Management** | Yes | Enhanced |
+| **Inbound Fee Support** | Limited | Advanced strategies |
+| **Performance Monitoring** | No | Automatic rollbacks |
+| **Machine Learning** | No | Data-driven optimization |
+| **API Performance** | gRPC only | gRPC + REST fallback |
+| **Security** | Basic | Enterprise-grade |
+| **Revenue Focus** | Rule-based | Revenue optimization |
 
-## 🧪 Testing
+## Testing
 
 ```bash
 # Run tests
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ python -m pytest test_optimizer.py
 ./lightning_policy.py -c your_config.conf test-channel CHANNEL_ID
 ```
 
-## 🤝 Contributing
+## Contributing
 
 1. Fork the repository
 2. Create a feature branch
@@ -201,15 +201,15 @@ python -m pytest test_optimizer.py
 5. Ensure security standards are maintained
 6. Submit a pull request
 
-## 📄 License
+## License
 
 This project enhances and builds upon the open-source charge-lnd tool while adding significant new capabilities for Lightning Network fee optimization.
 
-## 🔗 Related Projects
+## Related Projects
 
 - **[charge-lnd](https://github.com/accumulator/charge-lnd)** - Original fee management tool
 - **[LND](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd)** - Lightning Network Daemon
 
 ---
 
-**⚡ Supercharge your Lightning Network channel fee management with intelligent, automated optimization!** 🚀
\ No newline at end of file
+**Supercharge your Lightning Network channel fee management with intelligent, automated optimization!**
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/REPOSITORY_SETUP.md b/REPOSITORY_SETUP.md
index 5583283..7a4eabc 100644
--- a/REPOSITORY_SETUP.md
+++ b/REPOSITORY_SETUP.md
@@ -1,92 +1,92 @@
-# 🎯 Repository Setup Complete
+# Repository Setup Complete
 
-## ✅ **SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED & COMMITTED**
+## **SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZED & COMMITTED**
 
 The Lightning Policy Manager repository has been professionally organized and committed to git with proper structure and security.
 
 ---
 
-## 📊 **Repository Statistics**
+## **Repository Statistics**
 
-- **✅ 53 files committed** (14,745 lines of code)
-- **✅ Professional folder structure** implemented
-- **✅ Comprehensive .gitignore** protecting sensitive data
-- **✅ All essential code** safely committed
-- **✅ Data and logs** properly excluded
+- **53 files committed** (14,745 lines of code)
+- **Professional folder structure** implemented
+- **Comprehensive .gitignore** protecting sensitive data
+- **All essential code** safely committed
+- **Data and logs** properly excluded
 
 ---
 
-## 🗂️ **Folder Organization**
+## **Folder Organization**
 
-### ✅ **COMMITTED** - Essential Files
+### **COMMITTED** - Essential Files
 
 ```
-📁 Repository Structure:
-├── 📄 README.md                    # Project overview & quick start
-├── ⚙️  pyproject.toml              # Modern Python project config
-├── 📋 requirements.txt             # Dependencies
-├── 🚫 .gitignore                   # Comprehensive ignore rules
+Repository Structure:
+├── README.md                       # Project overview & quick start
+├── pyproject.toml                  # Modern Python project config
+├── requirements.txt                # Dependencies
+├── .gitignore                      # Comprehensive ignore rules
 ├──
-├── 📂 src/                         # Main application (13 files)
-│   ├── 🏛️  api/                    # LND API clients
-│   ├── 🧪 experiment/              # Experiment framework + secure gRPC
-│   ├── 📊 analysis/                # Channel analysis
-│   ├── 🎯 policy/                  # Policy management engine  
-│   ├── 📈 strategy/                # Fee optimization strategies
-│   ├── 🔧 utils/                   # Database & utilities
-│   └── 📋 models/                  # Data models
+├── src/                            # Main application (13 files)
+│   ├── api/                        # LND API clients
+│   ├── experiment/                 # Experiment framework + secure gRPC
+│   ├── analysis/                   # Channel analysis
+│   ├── policy/                     # Policy management engine  
+│   ├── strategy/                   # Fee optimization strategies
+│   ├── utils/                      # Database & utilities
+│   └── models/                     # Data models
 ├──
-├── 📂 scripts/                     # Shell automation (6 files)
-│   ├── ⚡ setup_grpc.sh            # Secure gRPC setup
-│   ├── 📊 advanced_fee_strategy.sh # Advanced fee management
-│   └── 🔧 *.sh                    # Fee update automation
+├── scripts/                        # Shell automation (6 files)
+│   ├── setup_grpc.sh               # Secure gRPC setup
+│   ├── advanced_fee_strategy.sh    # Advanced fee management
+│   └── *.sh                       # Fee update automation
 ├──
-├── 📂 examples/                    # Configuration examples (2 files)
+├── examples/                       # Configuration examples (2 files)
 │   ├── basic_policy.conf          # Simple policy example
 │   └── advanced_policy.conf       # Advanced features demo
 ├──
-├── 📂 docs/                        # Documentation (8 files)
-│   ├── 📖 LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md    # Complete feature guide
-│   ├── 🛡️  SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md # Security audit report
-│   ├── 🚀 GRPC_UPGRADE.md              # gRPC integration guide
-│   └── 📊 *.md                         # Additional documentation
+├── docs/                           # Documentation (8 files)
+│   ├── LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md    # Complete feature guide
+│   ├── SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md   # Security audit report
+│   ├── GRPC_UPGRADE.md               # gRPC integration guide
+│   └── *.md                          # Additional documentation
 ├──
-├── 🔧 *.py                         # CLI tools & analysis scripts
-└── 🧪 test_*.py                   # Test files
+├── *.py                            # CLI tools & analysis scripts
+└── test_*.py                      # Test files
 ```
 
-### 🚫 **EXCLUDED** - Data & Build Artifacts
+### **EXCLUDED** - Data & Build Artifacts
 
 ```
-🚫 Properly Ignored:
-├── 🗄️  data_samples/              # Sample Lightning data (5000+ files)
-├── 📊 experiment_data/            # Experiment results & database  
-├── 📝 *.log                       # Application logs
-├── 🔄 __pycache__/                # Python cache files
-├── 🏗️  venv/                      # Virtual environment (372MB)
-├── 📄 *_details.json              # Generated channel data
-├── 📊 *_analysis.csv              # Generated analysis reports
-├── ⚡ charge-lnd-original/        # Third-party embedded repository
-└── 🔧 Generated scripts & temp files
+Properly Ignored:
+├── data_samples/                   # Sample Lightning data (5000+ files)
+├── experiment_data/               # Experiment results & database  
+├── *.log                          # Application logs
+├── __pycache__/                   # Python cache files
+├── venv/                          # Virtual environment (372MB)
+├── *_details.json                 # Generated channel data
+├── *_analysis.csv                 # Generated analysis reports
+├── charge-lnd-original/           # Third-party embedded repository
+└── Generated scripts & temp files
 ```
 
 ---
 
-## 🔒 **Security & Quality Measures**
+## **Security & Quality Measures**
 
-### ✅ **Data Protection**
+### **Data Protection**
 - **Sensitive channel data** properly excluded from repository
 - **Private node information** not committed
 - **Authentication files** (.macaroon, .cert) ignored
 - **Runtime logs** excluded to prevent data leaks
 
-### ✅ **Repository Hygiene**  
+### **Repository Hygiene**  
 - **No build artifacts** or temporary files committed
 - **Virtual environments** properly excluded (saved 372MB)
 - **Generated files** automatically ignored
 - **Professional .gitignore** with comprehensive rules
 
-### ✅ **Code Organization**
+### **Code Organization**
 - **Modular architecture** with clear separation of concerns
 - **Comprehensive documentation** for all features
 - **Test coverage** included
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ The Lightning Policy Manager repository has been professionally organized and co
 
 ---
 
-## 📋 **Git Ignore Rules Applied**
+## **Git Ignore Rules Applied**
 
 ```gitignore
 # Critical exclusions applied:
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ admin.macaroon*         # Authentication files
 
 ---
 
-## 🚀 **What You Can Do Now**
+## **What You Can Do Now**
 
 ### 1. **Clone & Setup**
 ```bash
@@ -140,37 +140,37 @@ pip install -r requirements.txt
 
 ---
 
-## 🎯 **Repository Quality Score**
+## **Repository Quality Score**
 
 | Aspect | Status | Notes |
 |--------|---------|-------|
-| **Code Organization** | ✅ Excellent | Professional modular structure |
-| **Documentation** | ✅ Comprehensive | 8 detailed guides included |
-| **Security** | ✅ Enterprise-grade | Full security audit completed |
-| **Ignore Rules** | ✅ Comprehensive | All sensitive data protected |
-| **File Structure** | ✅ Professional | Modern Python project standards |
-| **Commit Quality** | ✅ Detailed | Clear commit message with features |
+| **Code Organization** | Excellent | Professional modular structure |
+| **Documentation** | Comprehensive | 8 detailed guides included |
+| **Security** | Enterprise-grade | Full security audit completed |
+| **Ignore Rules** | Comprehensive | All sensitive data protected |
+| **File Structure** | Professional | Modern Python project standards |
+| **Commit Quality** | Detailed | Clear commit message with features |
 
 ---
 
-## 🏆 **Achievement Summary**
+## **Achievement Summary**
 
-**✅ Successfully transformed a development workspace into a production-ready repository:**
+**Successfully transformed a development workspace into a production-ready repository:**
 
-1. **🗂️  Organized** 500MB+ of files into proper structure
-2. **🔒 Protected** sensitive Lightning Network data  
-3. **📝 Documented** all features comprehensively
-4. **🚫 Excluded** 372MB+ of unnecessary build artifacts
-5. **✅ Committed** only essential source code (53 files)
-6. **🛡️  Secured** repository with enterprise-grade practices
-7. **🚀 Prepared** for immediate production deployment
+1. **Organized** 500MB+ of files into proper structure
+2. **Protected** sensitive Lightning Network data  
+3. **Documented** all features comprehensively
+4. **Excluded** 372MB+ of unnecessary build artifacts
+5. **Committed** only essential source code (53 files)
+6. **Secured** repository with enterprise-grade practices
+7. **Prepared** for immediate production deployment
 
 **The Lightning Policy Manager repository is now ready for:**
-- ✅ Open source collaboration
-- ✅ Production deployment  
-- ✅ Professional development
-- ✅ Security-conscious operations
+- Open source collaboration
+- Production deployment  
+- Professional development
+- Security-conscious operations
 
 ---
 
-🎉 **Repository setup completed successfully!** The Lightning Policy Manager is now a properly organized, secure, and professional repository ready for use. 🚀
\ No newline at end of file
+**Repository setup completed successfully!** The Lightning Policy Manager is now a properly organized, secure, and professional repository ready for use.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/docs/EXPERIMENT_SUMMARY.md b/docs/EXPERIMENT_SUMMARY.md
index 8a1ace3..c1c6fa3 100644
--- a/docs/EXPERIMENT_SUMMARY.md
+++ b/docs/EXPERIMENT_SUMMARY.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 ## What We Built
 
-### 🧪 **Controlled Experimental Framework**
+### **Controlled Experimental Framework**
 - **Hypothesis Testing**: 5 specific testable hypotheses about Lightning fee optimization
 - **Scientific Method**: Control groups, randomized assignment, statistical analysis  
 - **Risk Management**: Automatic rollbacks, safety limits, real-time monitoring
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 4. **H4: Inbound Fee Effectiveness** - Do inbound fees improve channel management?
 5. **H5: Time-Based Patterns** - Are there optimal times for fee adjustments?
 
-### 🛠️ **Technical Implementation**
+### **Technical Implementation**
 
 #### **Advanced Algorithms**
 - **Game Theory Integration**: Nash equilibrium considerations for competitive markets
diff --git a/docs/GRPC_UPGRADE.md b/docs/GRPC_UPGRADE.md
index a9a797d..7d1c6cd 100644
--- a/docs/GRPC_UPGRADE.md
+++ b/docs/GRPC_UPGRADE.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-# ⚡ gRPC Upgrade: Supercharged LND Integration
+# gRPC Upgrade: Supercharged LND Integration
 
-## 🚀 Why gRPC is Better Than REST
+## Why gRPC is Better Than REST
 
 Our implementation now uses **gRPC as the primary LND interface** (with REST fallback), matching charge-lnd's proven approach but with significant improvements.
 
-### 📊 Performance Comparison
+### Performance Comparison
 
 | Metric | REST API | gRPC API | Improvement |
 |--------|----------|----------|-------------|
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Our implementation now uses **gRPC as the primary LND interface** (with REST fal
 | **Connection Pooling** | Manual | Built-in | **Automatic** |
 | **Error Handling** | HTTP status codes | Rich gRPC status | **More detailed** |
 
-### 🔧 Technical Advantages
+### Technical Advantages
 
 #### 1. **Native LND Interface**
 ```python
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ async with httpx.AsyncClient() as client:
     response2 = await client.post(url2, json=data2)  # New connection
 ```
 
-## 🛠️ Our Implementation
+## Our Implementation
 
 ### Smart Dual-Protocol Support
 ```python
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ await lnd_client.update_channel_policy(
 # Automatically uses the fastest available protocol
 ```
 
-## ⚡ Real-World Performance
+## Real-World Performance
 
 ### Large Node Scenario (100 channels)
 ```bash
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ time ./lightning_policy.py apply --prefer-grpc
 # Low latency, persistent connection
 ```
 
-## 🔧 Setup & Usage
+## Setup & Usage
 
 ### 1. Install gRPC Dependencies
 ```bash
@@ -155,31 +155,31 @@ time ./lightning_policy.py apply --prefer-grpc
 --macaroon-path ~/.lnd/data/chain/bitcoin/mainnet/admin.macaroon
 ```
 
-## 📈 Compatibility Matrix
+## Compatibility Matrix
 
 ### LND Versions
 | LND Version | gRPC Support | Inbound Fees | Our Support |
 |-------------|--------------|--------------|-------------|
-| 0.17.x | ✅ Full | ❌ No | ✅ Works (no inbound) |
-| 0.18.0+ | ✅ Full | ✅ Yes | ✅ **Full features** |
-| 0.19.0+ | ✅ Enhanced | ✅ Enhanced | ✅ **Optimal** |
+| 0.17.x | Full | No | Works (no inbound) |
+| 0.18.0+ | Full | Yes | **Full features** |
+| 0.19.0+ | Enhanced | Enhanced | **Optimal** |
 
 ### Protocol Fallback Chain
 1. **gRPC** (localhost:10009) - *Preferred*
 2. **REST** (https://localhost:8080) - *Fallback*
 3. **Error** - Both failed
 
-## 🎯 Migration from REST
+## Migration from REST
 
 ### Existing Users
 **No changes needed!** The system automatically detects and uses the best protocol.
 
 ### charge-lnd Users
 **Perfect compatibility!** We use the same gRPC approach as charge-lnd but with:
-- ✅ Advanced inbound fee strategies
-- ✅ Automatic rollback protection  
-- ✅ Machine learning optimization
-- ✅ Performance monitoring
+- Advanced inbound fee strategies
+- Automatic rollback protection  
+- Machine learning optimization
+- Performance monitoring
 
 ### Performance Testing
 ```bash
@@ -193,25 +193,25 @@ time ./lightning_policy.py apply --prefer-grpc
 ./lightning_policy.py --prefer-rest -c config.conf apply --dry-run
 ```
 
-## 🏆 Summary
+## Summary
 
-### ✅ Benefits Achieved
+### Benefits Achieved
 - **10x faster fee updates** via native gRPC
 - **5x less bandwidth** with binary protocols
 - **Better reliability** with connection pooling
 - **charge-lnd compatibility** using same gRPC approach
 - **Automatic fallback** ensures it always works
 
-### 🚀 Performance Gains
+### Performance Gains
 - **Large nodes**: 15+ seconds → 2-3 seconds
 - **Daemon mode**: 100ms → 10ms per cycle  
 - **Memory usage**: Reduced connection overhead
 - **Network efficiency**: Persistent connections
 
-### 🔧 Zero Migration Effort
+### Zero Migration Effort
 - **Existing configs work unchanged**
 - **Same CLI commands** 
 - **Automatic protocol detection**
 - **Graceful REST fallback**
 
-**Your Lightning Policy Manager is now supercharged with gRPC while maintaining full backward compatibility!** ⚡🚀
\ No newline at end of file
+**Your Lightning Policy Manager is now supercharged with gRPC while maintaining full backward compatibility!**
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/docs/LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md b/docs/LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md
index 7cd2145..1b5c888 100644
--- a/docs/LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md
+++ b/docs/LIGHTNING_POLICY_README.md
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 A modern, intelligent fee management system that combines the flexibility of charge-lnd with advanced inbound fee strategies, machine learning, and automatic safety mechanisms.
 
-## 🚀 Key Improvements Over charge-lnd
+## Key Improvements Over charge-lnd
 
 ### 1. **Advanced Inbound Fee Strategies**
 - **charge-lnd**: Basic inbound fee support (mostly negative discounts)
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ flow.7d.min = 1000000            # Based on recent activity
 ./lightning_policy.py daemon --watch --interval 10
 ```
 
-## 🔧 Installation & Setup
+## Installation & Setup
 
 ### Requirements
 ```bash
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ pip install httpx pydantic click pandas numpy tabulate python-dotenv
 ./lightning_policy.py -c examples/my_policy.conf test-channel 123456x789x1
 ```
 
-## 📋 Configuration Syntax
+## Configuration Syntax
 
 ### Basic Structure (Compatible with charge-lnd)
 ```ini
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ min_fee_ppm = 100
 max_inbound_fee_ppm = 50
 ```
 
-## 🎯 Strategies Available
+## Strategies Available
 
 | Strategy | Description | charge-lnd Equivalent |
 |----------|-------------|----------------------|
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ max_inbound_fee_ppm = 50
 | `inbound_discount` | Focused on inbound fee optimization | New |
 | `cost_recovery` | Channel opening cost recovery | `cost` |
 
-## 🚀 Usage Examples
+## Usage Examples
 
 ### 1. Basic Setup (Similar to charge-lnd)
 ```bash
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ max_inbound_fee_ppm = 50
 ./lightning_policy.py -c examples/advanced_policy.conf test-channel 123456x789x1 --verbose
 ```
 
-## 🔄 Migration from charge-lnd
+## Migration from charge-lnd
 
 ### Step 1: Convert Configuration
 Most charge-lnd configurations work with minimal changes:
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ rollback_threshold = 0.25    # Rollback if revenue drops >25%
 ./lightning_policy.py -c migrated_config.conf daemon --watch
 ```
 
-## 📊 Performance Monitoring
+## Performance Monitoring
 
 ### Real-time Status
 ```bash
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ rollback_threshold = 0.25    # Rollback if revenue drops >25%
 ./lightning_policy.py -c config.conf rollback --execute --macaroon-path ~/.lnd/admin.macaroon
 ```
 
-## 🎯 Inbound Fee Strategies
+## Inbound Fee Strategies
 
 ### Liquidity-Based Discounts
 ```ini
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ network.min_alternatives = 5
 # Automatically adjusts based on peer fee rates
 ```
 
-## ⚠️ Safety Features
+## Safety Features
 
 ### Automatic Rollbacks
 - Monitors revenue performance after fee changes
@@ -334,7 +334,7 @@ strategy = revenue_max     # Optimize mature, active channels
 learning_enabled = true
 ```
 
-## 📈 Expected Results
+## Expected Results
 
 ### Revenue Optimization
 - **10-30% revenue increase** through data-driven fee optimization
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ learning_enabled = true
 - **Intelligent defaults** that learn from performance
 - **Comprehensive reporting** for decision making
 
-## 🤝 Compatibility
+## Compatibility
 
 ### charge-lnd Migration
 - **100% compatible** configuration syntax
@@ -363,14 +363,14 @@ learning_enabled = true
 - **Standard REST API** for fee changes
 - **Macaroon authentication** for security
 
-## 🎉 Summary
+## Summary
 
 This Lightning Policy Manager represents the **next evolution** of charge-lnd:
 
-✅ **All charge-lnd features** + **advanced inbound fee strategies**  
-✅ **Machine learning** + **automatic rollback protection**  
-✅ **Revenue optimization** + **comprehensive safety mechanisms**  
-✅ **Real-time monitoring** + **historical performance tracking**  
-✅ **Easy migration** + **powerful new capabilities**
+**All charge-lnd features** + **advanced inbound fee strategies**  
+**Machine learning** + **automatic rollback protection**  
+**Revenue optimization** + **comprehensive safety mechanisms**  
+**Real-time monitoring** + **historical performance tracking**  
+**Easy migration** + **powerful new capabilities**
 
 Perfect for node operators who want **intelligent, automated fee management** that **maximizes revenue** while **minimizing risk**.
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index 39a2226..8802dd5 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -151,14 +151,14 @@ For each channel category, different optimization approaches:
 ```
 Lightning Fee Optimizer
 
-✅ Checking node connection...
+Checking node connection...
 📦 Current block height: 906504
 
-📊 Fetching channel data...
-🔗 Found 41 channels
+Fetching channel data...
+Found 41 channels
 
 🔬 Analyzing channel performance...
-✅ Successfully analyzed 41 channels
+Successfully analyzed 41 channels
 
 ╭────────────────────────────── Network Overview ──────────────────────────────╮
 │ Total Channels: 41                                                             │
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ High Performers: 8 channels
 │ 721508x1824x1 │ node_way_jose  │  87.5 │  9,561 │ 65.5M │
 └───────────────┴────────────────┴───────┴────────┴───────┘
 
-⚡ Generating fee optimization recommendations...
+Generating fee optimization recommendations...
 
 ╭────────────────────────── Fee Optimization Results ──────────────────────────╮
 │ Total Recommendations: 23                                                      │
diff --git a/docs/SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md b/docs/SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md
index 59d2920..f3b4e02 100644
--- a/docs/SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md
+++ b/docs/SECURITY_ANALYSIS_REPORT.md
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
-# 🛡️ SECURITY ANALYSIS REPORT
+# SECURITY ANALYSIS REPORT
 ## Lightning Policy Manager - Complete Security Audit
 
 ---
 
-## 🎯 **EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**
+## **EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**
 
-**SECURITY STATUS: ✅ SECURE** 
+**SECURITY STATUS: SECURE** 
 
 The Lightning Policy Manager has undergone comprehensive security analysis and hardening. **All identified vulnerabilities have been RESOLVED**. The system is now **SECURE for production use** with strict limitations to fee management operations only.
 
 ---
 
-## 📋 **SECURITY AUDIT FINDINGS**
+## **SECURITY AUDIT FINDINGS**
 
-### ✅ **RESOLVED CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES**
+### **RESOLVED CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES**
 
 #### 1. **Initial gRPC Security Risk** - **RESOLVED**
 - **Risk:** Dangerous protobuf files with fund movement capabilities
@@ -32,20 +32,20 @@ The Lightning Policy Manager has undergone comprehensive security analysis and h
 
 ---
 
-## 🔒 **SECURITY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED**
+## **SECURITY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED**
 
 ### 1. **Secure gRPC Integration**
 
 **Safe Protobuf Files Only:**
 ```
-✅ lightning_pb2.py        - Fee management operations only
-✅ lightning_pb2_grpc.py   - Safe gRPC client stubs
-✅ __init__.py            - Standard Python package file
+lightning_pb2.py        - Fee management operations only
+lightning_pb2_grpc.py   - Safe gRPC client stubs
+__init__.py            - Standard Python package file
 
-🚫 walletkit_pb2*         - BLOCKED: Wallet operations (fund movement)
-🚫 signer_pb2*            - BLOCKED: Private key operations  
-🚫 router_pb2*            - BLOCKED: Routing operations
-🚫 circuitbreaker_pb2*    - BLOCKED: Advanced features
+walletkit_pb2*         - BLOCKED: Wallet operations (fund movement)
+signer_pb2*            - BLOCKED: Private key operations  
+router_pb2*            - BLOCKED: Routing operations
+circuitbreaker_pb2*    - BLOCKED: Advanced features
 ```
 
 ### 2. **Method Whitelisting System**
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
         raise SecurityError("Potential fund theft attempt!")
     
     if method_name not in ALLOWED_GRPC_METHODS:
-        logger.error(f"🔒 Non-whitelisted method: {method_name}")  
+        logger.error(f"SECURITY: Non-whitelisted method: {method_name}")  
         raise SecurityError("Method not whitelisted for fee management")
     
     return True
@@ -100,11 +100,11 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ---
 
-## 🔍 **COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY ANALYSIS**
+## **COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY ANALYSIS**
 
 ### **Network Operations Audit**
 
-**✅ LEGITIMATE NETWORK CALLS ONLY:**
+**LEGITIMATE NETWORK CALLS ONLY:**
 
 1. **LND Manage API (localhost:18081)**
    - Channel data retrieval
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ### **File System Operations Audit**
 
-**✅ LEGITIMATE FILE OPERATIONS ONLY:**
+**LEGITIMATE FILE OPERATIONS ONLY:**
 
 - Configuration files (.conf)
 - Log files (policy.log, experiment.log)
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ### **Authentication & Authorization**
 
-**✅ PROPER SECURITY MECHANISMS:**
+**PROPER SECURITY MECHANISMS:**
 
 - LND macaroon authentication (industry standard)
 - TLS certificate verification
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ### **Business Logic Verification**
 
-**✅ LEGITIMATE LIGHTNING OPERATIONS ONLY:**
+**LEGITIMATE LIGHTNING OPERATIONS ONLY:**
 
 1. **Channel fee policy updates** (ONLY write operation)
 2. **Performance tracking** (for optimization)
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ---
 
-## 🛡️ **SECURITY FEATURES**
+## **SECURITY FEATURES**
 
 ### 1. **Defense in Depth**
 - Multiple layers of security validation
@@ -182,29 +182,29 @@ def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
 
 ---
 
-## 🎯 **SECURITY TEST RESULTS**
+## **SECURITY TEST RESULTS**
 
 ### **Penetration Testing**
-✅ **PASSED:** No unauthorized operations possible  
-✅ **PASSED:** Dangerous methods properly blocked  
-✅ **PASSED:** Security validation functioning  
-✅ **PASSED:** Fallback mechanisms secure  
+**PASSED:** No unauthorized operations possible  
+**PASSED:** Dangerous methods properly blocked  
+**PASSED:** Security validation functioning  
+**PASSED:** Fallback mechanisms secure  
 
 ### **Code Audit Results**
-✅ **PASSED:** No malicious code detected  
-✅ **PASSED:** All network calls legitimate  
-✅ **PASSED:** File operations appropriate  
-✅ **PASSED:** No backdoors or hidden functionality  
+**PASSED:** No malicious code detected  
+**PASSED:** All network calls legitimate  
+**PASSED:** File operations appropriate  
+**PASSED:** No backdoors or hidden functionality  
 
 ### **Runtime Security Testing**
-✅ **PASSED:** Method whitelisting enforced  
-✅ **PASSED:** Security violations detected and blocked  
-✅ **PASSED:** Logging and monitoring functional  
-✅ **PASSED:** Error handling secure  
+**PASSED:** Method whitelisting enforced  
+**PASSED:** Security violations detected and blocked  
+**PASSED:** Logging and monitoring functional  
+**PASSED:** Error handling secure  
 
 ---
 
-## 📊 **COMPARISON: Before vs After Security Hardening**
+## **COMPARISON: Before vs After Security Hardening**
 
 | Security Aspect | Before | After |
 |-----------------|---------|-------|
@@ -239,26 +239,26 @@ lncli bakemacaroon offchain:read offchain:write onchain:read info:read \
 
 ---
 
-## 🏆 **FINAL SECURITY VERDICT**
+## **FINAL SECURITY VERDICT**
 
-### ✅ **APPROVED FOR PRODUCTION USE**
+### **APPROVED FOR PRODUCTION USE**
 
 **The Lightning Policy Manager is SECURE and ready for production deployment:**
 
-1. **✅ NO fund movement capabilities**
-2. **✅ NO private key access**  
-3. **✅ NO wallet operations**
-4. **✅ ONLY fee management operations**
-5. **✅ Comprehensive security monitoring**
-6. **✅ Defense-in-depth architecture**
-7. **✅ Secure development practices**
-8. **✅ Professional security audit completed**
+1. **NO fund movement capabilities**
+2. **NO private key access**  
+3. **NO wallet operations**
+4. **ONLY fee management operations**
+5. **Comprehensive security monitoring**
+6. **Defense-in-depth architecture**
+7. **Secure development practices**
+8. **Professional security audit completed**
 
-### 📈 **Security Confidence Level: HIGH**
+### **Security Confidence Level: HIGH**
 
 This system demonstrates **enterprise-grade security practices** appropriate for **production Lightning Network deployments** with **financial assets at risk**.
 
-**RECOMMENDATION: DEPLOY WITH CONFIDENCE** 🚀
+**RECOMMENDATION: DEPLOY WITH CONFIDENCE**
 
 ---
 
@@ -270,6 +270,6 @@ For security concerns or questions about this analysis:
 - Test in dry-run mode for additional safety
 - Use limited-permission macaroons only
 
-**Security Audit Completed: ✅**  
+**Security Audit Completed: YES**  
 **Status: PRODUCTION READY**  
 **Risk Level: LOW**
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/lightning_experiment.py b/lightning_experiment.py
index 9351780..145ba55 100755
--- a/lightning_experiment.py
+++ b/lightning_experiment.py
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ class CLIExperimentRunner:
             new_fee = change.get('new_fee', 'N/A')
             reason = change['reason'][:50] + "..." if len(change['reason']) > 50 else change['reason']
             
-            status_indicator = "🔙" if is_rollback else "⚡"
+            status_indicator = "ROLLBACK" if is_rollback else "UPDATE"
             
             table_data.append([
                 change['timestamp'].strftime('%H:%M:%S'),
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ class CLIExperimentRunner:
             return False
         
         try:
-            print(f"⚡ Running experiment cycle...")
+            print(f"Running experiment cycle...")
             
             # Monkey patch the fee application if dry run
             if dry_run:
@@ -369,9 +369,9 @@ def init(ctx, duration, macaroon_path, cert_path, dry_run):
                 print("Use --dry-run to simulate without LND connection")
                 return
         else:
-            print("🧪 Running in DRY-RUN mode (no actual fee changes)")
+            print("Running in DRY-RUN mode (no actual fee changes)")
         
-        print("📊 Analyzing channels and assigning segments...")
+        print("Analyzing channels and assigning segments...")
         success = await runner.controller.initialize_experiment(duration)
         
         if success:
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ def run(ctx, interval, max_cycles, dry_run, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                 print("Use --dry-run to simulate")
                 return
         
-        print(f"🚀 Starting experiment run (interval: {interval} minutes)")
+        print(f"Starting experiment run (interval: {interval} minutes)")
         if max_cycles:
             print(f"Will run maximum {max_cycles} cycles")
         print("Press Ctrl+C to stop")
@@ -501,11 +501,11 @@ def run(ctx, interval, max_cycles, dry_run, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                 should_continue = await runner.run_single_cycle(dry_run)
                 
                 if not should_continue:
-                    print("🎉 Experiment completed!")
+                    print("Experiment completed!")
                     break
                 
                 if max_cycles and cycle_count >= max_cycles:
-                    print(f"📊 Reached maximum cycles ({max_cycles})")
+                    print(f"Reached maximum cycles ({max_cycles})")
                     break
                 
                 print(f"⏳ Waiting {interval} minutes until next cycle...")
@@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ def run(ctx, interval, max_cycles, dry_run, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                     await asyncio.sleep(1)
                     
         except KeyboardInterrupt:
-            print("\n⏹️  Experiment stopped by user")
+            print("\nExperiment stopped by user")
         
         print("Generating final report...")
         runner.save_report()
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ def reset(ctx, backup):
     runner.controller.experiment_start = None
     runner.controller.current_phase = ExperimentPhase.BASELINE
     
-    print("🔄 Experiment reset. Use 'init' to start new experiment.")
+    print("Experiment reset. Use 'init' to start new experiment.")
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
diff --git a/lightning_policy.py b/lightning_policy.py
index 2014ceb..d30b770 100755
--- a/lightning_policy.py
+++ b/lightning_policy.py
@@ -90,10 +90,10 @@ def apply(ctx, dry_run, macaroon_path, cert_path):
     
     async def _apply():
         if dry_run:
-            print("🧪 DRY-RUN MODE: Showing policy recommendations without applying changes")
+            print("DRY-RUN MODE: Showing policy recommendations without applying changes")
         else:
             protocol = "gRPC" if ctx.obj.get('prefer_grpc', True) else "REST"
-            print(f"⚡ Applying policy-based fee changes via {protocol} API...")
+            print(f"Applying policy-based fee changes via {protocol} API...")
         
         results = await manager.apply_policies(
             dry_run=dry_run,
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ def rollback(ctx, execute, macaroon_path, cert_path):
     manager = ctx.obj['manager']
     
     async def _rollback():
-        print("🔍 Checking rollback conditions...")
+        print("Checking rollback conditions...")
         
         rollback_info = await manager.check_rollback_conditions()
         
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ def rollback(ctx, execute, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                      tablefmt="grid"))
         
         if execute:
-            print(f"\n⚡ Executing {len(rollback_info['actions'])} rollbacks...")
+            print(f"\nExecuting {len(rollback_info['actions'])} rollbacks...")
             
             # Initialize LND connection
             from src.experiment.lnd_integration import LNDRestClient
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ def rollback(ctx, execute, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                     for error in rollback_results['errors']:
                         print(f"• {error}")
         else:
-            print(f"\n🧪 DRY-RUN: Use --execute to actually perform rollbacks")
+            print(f"\nDRY-RUN: Use --execute to actually perform rollbacks")
     
     asyncio.run(_rollback())
 
@@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ def daemon(ctx, watch, interval, macaroon_path, cert_path):
                     print(f"Applied {results['fee_changes']} fee changes")
                     
                     if results['errors']:
-                        print(f"⚠️  {len(results['errors'])} errors occurred")
+                        print(f"WARNING: {len(results['errors'])} errors occurred")
                 
                 except Exception as e:
                     print(f"❌ Policy application failed: {e}")
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ def test_channel(ctx, channel_id, verbose):
     manager = ctx.obj['manager']
     
     async def _test():
-        print(f"🔍 Testing policy evaluation for channel: {channel_id}")
+        print(f"Testing policy evaluation for channel: {channel_id}")
         
         # Get channel data
         from src.api.client import LndManageClient
diff --git a/run_experiment.py b/run_experiment.py
index cd07941..4d78f89 100644
--- a/run_experiment.py
+++ b/run_experiment.py
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ class ExperimentRunner:
         console.print("")
         
         # Initialize experiment
-        console.print("[cyan]📊 Initializing experiment...[/cyan]")
+        console.print("[cyan]Initializing experiment...[/cyan]")
         try:
             success = await self.controller.initialize_experiment(duration_days)
             if not success:
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class ExperimentRunner:
             console.print(f"[red]❌ Initialization failed: {e}[/red]")
             return
         
-        console.print("[green]✅ Experiment initialized successfully[/green]")
+        console.print("[green]Experiment initialized successfully[/green]")
         
         # Display experiment setup
         self._display_experiment_setup()
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ class ExperimentRunner:
                     should_continue = await self.controller.run_experiment_cycle()
                     
                     if not should_continue:
-                        console.print("\n[green]🎉 Experiment completed successfully![/green]")
+                        console.print("\n[green]Experiment completed successfully![/green]")
                         break
                     
                     self.cycle_count += 1
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Safety Limits:
 • Rollback triggers: {self.controller.ROLLBACK_REVENUE_THRESHOLD:.0%} revenue drop or {self.controller.ROLLBACK_FLOW_THRESHOLD:.0%} flow reduction
         """
         
-        console.print(Panel(setup_info.strip(), title="📋 Experiment Setup"))
+        console.print(Panel(setup_info.strip(), title="Experiment Setup"))
     
     def _create_status_display(self):
         """Create live status display"""
@@ -201,8 +201,8 @@ Safety Limits:
         # Combine displays
         from rich.columns import Columns
         
-        status_panel = Panel(status_table, title="📊 Experiment Status")
-        activity_panel = Panel(activity_table, title="⚡ Recent Activity")
+        status_panel = Panel(status_table, title="Experiment Status")
+        activity_panel = Panel(activity_table, title="Recent Activity")
         
         return Columns([status_panel, activity_panel], equal=True)
     
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ Safety Limits:
     async def _generate_final_report(self):
         """Generate and display final experiment report"""
         
-        console.print("\n[cyan]📋 Generating final experiment report...[/cyan]")
+        console.print("\n[cyan]Generating final experiment report...[/cyan]")
         
         try:
             report = self.controller.generate_experiment_report()
@@ -250,11 +250,11 @@ Phases Completed: {', '.join(report['experiment_summary']['phases_completed'])}
 Safety Events: {len(report['safety_events'])} rollbacks occurred
             """
             
-            console.print(Panel(summary_text.strip(), title="📊 Final Results"))
+            console.print(Panel(summary_text.strip(), title="Final Results"))
             
             # Performance by group
             if report['performance_by_group']:
-                console.print("\n[bold]📈 Performance by Group[/bold]")
+                console.print("\n[bold]Performance by Group[/bold]")
                 
                 perf_table = Table(show_header=True, header_style="bold magenta")
                 perf_table.add_column("Group")
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ Safety Events: {len(report['safety_events'])} rollbacks occurred
             
             # Safety events
             if report['safety_events']:
-                console.print("\n[bold yellow]⚠️ Safety Events[/bold yellow]")
+                console.print("\n[bold yellow]Safety Events[/bold yellow]")
                 
                 safety_table = Table(show_header=True)
                 safety_table.add_column("Channel")
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ Safety Events: {len(report['safety_events'])} rollbacks occurred
             with open(report_path, 'w') as f:
                 json.dump(report, f, indent=2, default=str)
             
-            console.print(f"\n[green]📄 Detailed report saved to {report_path}[/green]")
+            console.print(f"\n[green]Detailed report saved to {report_path}[/green]")
             
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Failed to generate report: {e}")
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@ def main(lnd_manage_url: str, lnd_rest_url: str, config: str, duration: int, int
         console.print("[yellow]🔬 Running in DRY-RUN mode - no actual fee changes will be made[/yellow]")
     
     if resume:
-        console.print("[cyan]🔄 Attempting to resume existing experiment...[/cyan]")
+        console.print("[cyan]Attempting to resume existing experiment...[/cyan]")
     
     try:
         runner = ExperimentRunner(lnd_manage_url, lnd_rest_url, config)
diff --git a/scripts/advanced_fee_strategy.sh b/scripts/advanced_fee_strategy.sh
index 1d5d6e9..2312ba4 100755
--- a/scripts/advanced_fee_strategy.sh
+++ b/scripts/advanced_fee_strategy.sh
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 
 set -e
 
-echo "⚡ Lightning Fee Optimizer - Advanced Inbound Fee Strategy"
+echo "Lightning Fee Optimizer - Advanced Inbound Fee Strategy"
 echo "========================================================="
 echo ""
 echo "This strategy uses BOTH outbound and inbound fees for optimal liquidity management:"
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ echo ""
 
 read -p "Have you added 'accept-positive-inbound-fees=true' to lnd.conf? (yes/no): " inbound_ready
 if [[ $inbound_ready != "yes" ]]; then
-    echo "⚠️  Please add 'accept-positive-inbound-fees=true' to lnd.conf and restart LND first"
+    echo "WARNING: Please add 'accept-positive-inbound-fees=true' to lnd.conf and restart LND first"
     echo "This enables positive inbound fees for advanced liquidity management"
     exit 1
 fi
@@ -74,12 +74,12 @@ update_channel_advanced() {
     # Uncomment to execute:
     # eval $cmd
     
-    echo "✅ Advanced policy prepared (not executed)"
+    echo "Advanced policy prepared (not executed)"
     echo ""
 }
 
 echo ""
-echo "🛡️  DRAIN PROTECTION STRATEGY"
+echo "DRAIN PROTECTION STRATEGY"
 echo "Protect high-earning channels from being drained by setting inbound fees"
 echo ""
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ update_channel_advanced "900023x1554x0" 22 -15 0 "Channel has 99.9% local balanc
 update_channel_advanced "903561x1516x0" 72 -25 0 "Overly balanced channel - encourage some inbound flow" "LIQUIDITY_ATTRACTION"
 
 echo ""
-echo "⚖️  BALANCED OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY"
+echo "BALANCED OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY"
 echo "Fine-tune both inbound and outbound fees on high-performing channels"
 echo ""
 
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ update_channel_advanced "890401x1900x1" 11 5 0 "Strong performer - minimal inbou
 update_channel_advanced "721508x1824x1" 11 5 0 "Excellent flow - minimal inbound adjustment" "BALANCED_OPTIMIZATION"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🔄 FLOW OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY"
+echo "FLOW OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY"
 echo "Optimize bidirectional flow with asymmetric fee strategies"
 echo ""
 
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ update_channel_advanced "904664x2249x4" 104 10 0 "Well balanced - small inbound
 update_channel_advanced "903294x1253x1" 102 10 0 "Good balance - small inbound fee to preserve" "FLOW_OPTIMIZATION"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🚀 ACTIVATION STRATEGY"
+echo "ACTIVATION STRATEGY"
 echo "Use aggressive inbound discounts to activate dormant channels"
 echo ""
 
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ update_channel_advanced "691153x813x1" 7 -30 0 "Low activity - large inbound dis
 update_channel_advanced "896882x554x1" 49 -40 0 "Underused channel - significant inbound discount" "ACTIVATION"
 
 echo ""
-echo "📊 MONITORING COMMANDS FOR INBOUND FEES"
+echo "MONITORING COMMANDS FOR INBOUND FEES"
 echo "════════════════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 
@@ -155,10 +155,10 @@ echo "# Track forwarding events with fee breakdown:"
 echo "lncli fwdinghistory --max_events 20 | jq '.forwarding_events[] | {chan_id_in, chan_id_out, fee_msat, amt_msat}'"
 
 echo ""
-echo "⚡ INBOUND FEE STRATEGY EXPLANATION"
+echo "INBOUND FEE STRATEGY EXPLANATION"
 echo "══════════════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
-echo "🛡️  DRAIN PROTECTION: Positive inbound fees (50-150 ppm)"
+echo "DRAIN PROTECTION: Positive inbound fees (50-150 ppm)"
 echo "   • Discourages peers from pushing all their funds through you"
 echo "   • Compensates you for the liquidity service"
 echo "   • Protects your most valuable routing channels"
@@ -168,16 +168,16 @@ echo "   • Provides discounts to encourage inbound payments"
 echo "   • Helps rebalance channels with too much local liquidity"
 echo "   • Backwards compatible (older nodes see it as regular discount)"
 echo ""
-echo "⚖️  BALANCED OPTIMIZATION: Small positive inbound fees (5-25 ppm)"
+echo "BALANCED OPTIMIZATION: Small positive inbound fees (5-25 ppm)"
 echo "   • Fine-tunes flow on high-performing channels"
 echo "   • Prevents over-utilization in one direction"
 echo "   • Maximizes total fee income"
 echo ""
-echo "🔄 FLOW OPTIMIZATION: Mixed strategy based on current balance"
+echo "FLOW OPTIMIZATION: Mixed strategy based on current balance"
 echo "   • Asymmetric fees to encourage bidirectional flow" 
 echo "   • Dynamic based on current liquidity distribution"
 echo ""
-echo "🚀 ACTIVATION: Aggressive negative inbound fees (-30 to -50 ppm)"
+echo "ACTIVATION: Aggressive negative inbound fees (-30 to -50 ppm)"
 echo "   • Last resort for dormant channels"
 echo "   • Makes your channels very attractive for routing"
 echo "   • Higher risk but potential for activation"
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ echo ""
 echo "Total estimated additional benefit: +10,000-20,000 sats/month"
 
 echo ""
-echo "⚠️  IMPLEMENTATION NOTES"
+echo "IMPLEMENTATION NOTES"
 echo "════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "1. COMPATIBILITY: Inbound fees require updated nodes"
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ echo "4. GRADUAL: Apply inbound fee strategy gradually over 2-3 weeks"
 echo "5. BALANCE: Keep total fees (inbound + outbound) reasonable"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🔧 ROLLBACK COMMANDS (inbound fees back to 0)"
+echo "ROLLBACK COMMANDS (inbound fees back to 0)"
 echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "# Remove all inbound fees (set to 0):"
@@ -221,5 +221,5 @@ echo "3. Uncomment the 'eval \$cmd' line"
 echo "4. Apply in phases: Drain Protection → Liquidity Attraction → Optimization"
 echo "5. Monitor routing success rates closely"
 echo ""
-echo "📈 This advanced strategy should increase your monthly revenue by 35-40% total"
+echo "This advanced strategy should increase your monthly revenue by 35-40% total"
 echo "   (24.6% from outbound optimization + 10-15% from inbound fee management)"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/apply_fee_recommendations.sh b/scripts/apply_fee_recommendations.sh
index 1f4f3fa..938c46a 100755
--- a/scripts/apply_fee_recommendations.sh
+++ b/scripts/apply_fee_recommendations.sh
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
 
 set -e  # Exit on any error
 
-echo "🔍 Lightning Fee Optimizer - Fee Update Script"
-echo "⚠️  WARNING: This will modify your channel fees!"
+echo "Lightning Fee Optimizer - Fee Update Script"
+echo "WARNING: This will modify your channel fees!"
 echo ""
 read -p "Are you sure you want to continue? (yes/no): " confirm
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ if [[ $confirm != "yes" ]]; then
 fi
 
 echo ""
-echo "📊 Applying fee recommendations..."
+echo "Applying fee recommendations..."
 echo "💾 Consider backing up current policies first:"
 echo "   lncli describegraph > channel_policies_backup.json"
 echo ""
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ update_channel_fee() {
     # Uncomment the next line to actually execute the command
     # eval $cmd
     
-    echo "✅ Command prepared (not executed - remove comments to apply)"
+    echo "Command prepared (not executed - remove comments to apply)"
     echo ""
 }
 
@@ -179,15 +179,15 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 845867x2612x0 --fee_rate 100"
 echo "# ... (add more as needed)"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🎯 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY:"
+echo "IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY:"
 echo "1. Start with HIGH PRIORITY recommendations (high confidence)"
 echo "2. Wait 24-48 hours and monitor routing activity"
 echo "3. Apply MEDIUM PRIORITY balance management changes gradually"
 echo "4. Monitor for 1 week before applying low activity changes"
 echo "5. Keep detailed logs of what you change and when"
 echo ""
-echo "⚠️  Remember: Channel fee changes take time to propagate through the network!"
-echo "📊 Monitor your earnings and routing activity after each change."
+echo "WARNING: Remember: Channel fee changes take time to propagate through the network!"
+echo "Monitor your earnings and routing activity after each change."
 echo ""
 echo "To execute this script and actually apply changes:"
 echo "1. Review each command carefully"
diff --git a/scripts/inbound_fee_commands.sh b/scripts/inbound_fee_commands.sh
index a5b500b..4ce4fd3 100755
--- a/scripts/inbound_fee_commands.sh
+++ b/scripts/inbound_fee_commands.sh
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ echo "PREREQUISITE: Add to lnd.conf and restart LND:"
 echo "accept-positive-inbound-fees=true"
 echo ""
 
-echo "🛡️  PHASE 1: DRAIN PROTECTION (Apply first)"
+echo "PHASE 1: DRAIN PROTECTION (Apply first)"
 echo "Protect your most valuable channels from being drained"
 echo ""
 
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 691130x155x1 --fee_rate 282 --base_fee_ms
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 903613x2575x1 --fee_rate 303 --base_fee_msat 0 --time_lock_delta 80 --inbound_fee_rate_ppm 100 --inbound_base_fee_msat 0  # Moderate protection"
 echo ""
 
-echo "⚡ PHASE 2: HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (Apply after 48h)"
+echo "PHASE 2: HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION (Apply after 48h)"
 echo "Optimize your best channels with small inbound fees for balance"
 echo ""
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 900023x1554x0 --fee_rate 22 --base_fee_ms
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 893297x1850x1 --fee_rate 23 --base_fee_msat 0 --time_lock_delta 80 --inbound_fee_rate_ppm -10 --inbound_base_fee_msat 0  # Too much local"
 echo ""
 
-echo "🚀 PHASE 4: DORMANT CHANNEL ACTIVATION (Apply after 2 weeks)"
+echo "PHASE 4: DORMANT CHANNEL ACTIVATION (Apply after 2 weeks)"
 echo "Aggressive inbound discounts to try activating unused channels"
 echo ""
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 691153x813x1 --fee_rate 7 --base_fee_msat
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 896882x554x1 --fee_rate 49 --base_fee_msat 0 --time_lock_delta 80 --inbound_fee_rate_ppm -40 --inbound_base_fee_msat 0  # Low activity"
 echo ""
 
-echo "📊 MONITORING COMMANDS"
+echo "MONITORING COMMANDS"
 echo "═══════════════════════"
 echo ""
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ echo "# Check for routing failures (inbound fee related):"
 echo "lncli listpayments | jq '.payments[-10:] | .[] | select(.status==\"FAILED\") | {creation_date, failure_reason}'"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🎯 INBOUND FEE STRATEGY SUMMARY"
+echo "INBOUND FEE STRATEGY SUMMARY"
 echo "═══════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "POSITIVE INBOUND FEES (+5 to +150 ppm):"
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ echo "Original estimate was:          +24.6% (outbound only)"
 echo "Additional from inbound:        +10-20% (inbound optimization)"
 
 echo ""
-echo "⚠️  SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS"
+echo "SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS"
 echo "═════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "1. COMPATIBILITY: Some older nodes may not understand positive inbound fees"
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ echo "4. TOTAL FEES: Keep combined inbound+outbound fees competitive"
 echo "5. MARKET RESPONSE: Other nodes may adjust their fees in response"
 
 echo ""
-echo "🔧 QUICK ROLLBACK (remove all inbound fees)"
+echo "QUICK ROLLBACK (remove all inbound fees)"
 echo "═══════════════════════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "# Reset all inbound fees to 0 (keep outbound changes):"
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 779651x576x1 --fee_rate 10 --inbound_fee_
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 880360x2328x1 --fee_rate 88 --inbound_fee_rate_ppm 0"
 
 echo ""
-echo "📈 IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE"
+echo "IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE"
 echo "═════════════════════════"
 echo ""
 echo "Week 1: Phase 1 (Drain Protection) + monitor routing success"
@@ -143,4 +143,4 @@ echo "Week 2: Phase 2 (Performance Optimization) + assess balance impact"
 echo "Week 3: Phase 3 (Liquidity Rebalancing) + monitor channel health"
 echo "Week 4: Phase 4 (Dormant Activation) + evaluate overall performance"
 echo ""
-echo "🎯 Expected Result: 35-45% total revenue increase with better channel longevity"
\ No newline at end of file
+echo "Expected Result: 35-45% total revenue increase with better channel longevity"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/scripts/quick_fee_updates.sh b/scripts/quick_fee_updates.sh
index a27b72d..f329b63 100755
--- a/scripts/quick_fee_updates.sh
+++ b/scripts/quick_fee_updates.sh
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 721508x1824x1 --fee_rate 11   # 10→11 p
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 776941x111x1 --fee_rate 11    # 10→11 ppm (+10%) - B4BYM"
 echo ""
 
-echo "⚖️ BALANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (Monitor closely)"
+echo "BALANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (Monitor closely)"
 echo "These address channel liquidity imbalances:"
 echo ""
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 878853x1612x1 --fee_rate 445  # 297→445
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 799714x355x0 --fee_rate 367   # 245→367 ppm (+49.8%)"
 echo ""
 
-echo "🔄 LOW ACTIVITY CHANNEL ACTIVATION (Lower confidence)"
+echo "LOW ACTIVITY CHANNEL ACTIVATION (Lower confidence)"
 echo "Reduce fees to try activating dormant channels:"
 echo ""
 
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 691153x813x1 --fee_rate 7     # 10→7 pp
 echo "lncli updatechanpolicy --chan_id 896882x554x1 --fee_rate 49    # 71→49 ppm (-31%)"
 echo ""
 
-echo "📊 MONITORING COMMANDS"
+echo "MONITORING COMMANDS"
 echo "Use these to track your changes:"
 echo ""
 
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ echo "# Check specific channel balance:"
 echo "lncli listchannels --chan_id CHANNEL_ID"
 echo ""
 
-echo "🚀 RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION ORDER:"
+echo "RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION ORDER:"
 echo ""
 echo "Week 1: Apply HIGH CONFIDENCE recommendations (10 channels)"
 echo "        Expected revenue increase: ~+15,000 sats/month"
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ echo "Week 4: Try low activity activation (3 channels)"
 echo "        Lowest confidence - may not have significant impact"
 echo ""
 
-echo "⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS:"
+echo "SAFETY REMINDERS:"
 echo "- Changes take time to propagate through the network"
 echo "- Monitor for 48+ hours before making more changes"
 echo "- Keep a log of what you change and when"
diff --git a/scripts/setup_grpc.sh b/scripts/setup_grpc.sh
index befdb7b..e367fea 100755
--- a/scripts/setup_grpc.sh
+++ b/scripts/setup_grpc.sh
@@ -37,11 +37,11 @@ fi
 echo "✅ gRPC setup complete!"
 echo ""
 echo "Benefits of gRPC over REST:"
-echo "  • 🚀 ~10x faster fee updates"
-echo "  • 📊 Better type safety with protobuf"
-echo "  • 🔗 Native LND interface (same as charge-lnd)"
+echo "  • ~10x faster fee updates"
+echo "  • Better type safety with protobuf"
+echo "  • Native LND interface (same as charge-lnd)"
 echo "  • 📱 Lower network overhead"
-echo "  • 🛡️  Built-in connection pooling"
+echo "  • Built-in connection pooling"
 echo ""
 echo "Your Lightning Policy Manager will now use gRPC by default!"
 echo "To test: ./lightning_policy.py -c test_config.conf apply --dry-run"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/experiment/lnd_grpc_client.py b/src/experiment/lnd_grpc_client.py
index 4c8e262..9a74361 100644
--- a/src/experiment/lnd_grpc_client.py
+++ b/src/experiment/lnd_grpc_client.py
@@ -11,13 +11,13 @@ from datetime import datetime
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
-# 🔒 SECURITY: Only import SAFE protobuf definitions for fee management
+# SECURITY: Only import SAFE protobuf definitions for fee management
 try:
     # Only import fee-management related protobuf definitions
     from .grpc_generated import lightning_pb2_grpc as lnrpc
     from .grpc_generated import lightning_pb2 as ln
     GRPC_AVAILABLE = True
-    logger.info("🔒 Secure gRPC mode: Only fee management operations enabled")
+    logger.info("SECURITY: Secure gRPC mode: Only fee management operations enabled")
 except ImportError:
     logger.warning("gRPC stubs not available, falling back to REST (secure)")
     GRPC_AVAILABLE = False
@@ -58,16 +58,16 @@ MESSAGE_SIZE_MB = 50 * 1024 * 1024
 
 
 def _validate_grpc_operation(method_name: str) -> bool:
-    """🔒 SECURITY: Validate that gRPC operation is allowed for fee management only"""
+    """SECURITY: Validate that gRPC operation is allowed for fee management only"""
     if method_name in DANGEROUS_GRPC_METHODS:
         logger.critical(f"🚨 SECURITY VIOLATION: Attempted to use DANGEROUS gRPC method: {method_name}")
         raise SecurityError(f"SECURITY: Method {method_name} is not allowed - potential fund theft attempt!")
     
     if method_name not in ALLOWED_GRPC_METHODS:
-        logger.error(f"🔒 SECURITY: Attempted to use non-whitelisted gRPC method: {method_name}")
+        logger.error(f"SECURITY: Attempted to use non-whitelisted gRPC method: {method_name}")
         raise SecurityError(f"SECURITY: Method {method_name} is not whitelisted for fee management")
     
-    logger.debug(f"✅ SECURITY: Validated safe gRPC method: {method_name}")
+    logger.debug(f"SECURITY: Validated safe gRPC method: {method_name}")
     return True
 
 
@@ -182,11 +182,11 @@ class LNDgRPCClient:
         return combined_credentials
 
     def get_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
-        """🔒 SECURE: Get LND node info (cached)"""
+        """SECURE: Get LND node info (cached)"""
         _validate_grpc_operation('GetInfo')
         
         if self.info_cache is None:
-            logger.info("🔒 SECURITY: Executing safe GetInfo operation")
+            logger.info("SECURITY: Executing safe GetInfo operation")
             response = self.lightning_stub.GetInfo(ln.GetInfoRequest())
             self.info_cache = {
                 'identity_pubkey': response.identity_pubkey,
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ class LNDgRPCClient:
                             inbound_fee_rate_ppm: int = None,
                             inbound_base_fee_msat: int = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
         """
-        🔒 SECURE: Update channel policy via gRPC - ONLY FEE MANAGEMENT
+        SECURE: Update channel policy via gRPC - ONLY FEE MANAGEMENT
         
         This is the core function that actually changes fees!
         SECURITY: This method ONLY changes channel fees - NO fund movement!
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ class LNDgRPCClient:
         # 🚨 CRITICAL SECURITY CHECK
         _validate_grpc_operation('UpdateChannelPolicy')
         
-        logger.info(f"🔒 SECURITY: Updating channel fees for {chan_point} - NO fund movement!")
+        logger.info(f"SECURITY: Updating channel fees for {chan_point} - NO fund movement!")
         logger.debug(f"Fee params: base={base_fee_msat}, rate={fee_rate_ppm}ppm, "
                     f"inbound_rate={inbound_fee_rate_ppm}ppm")
         # Parse channel point
diff --git a/src/strategy/comparison_analysis.py b/src/strategy/comparison_analysis.py
index 9119bf6..c0e60ed 100644
--- a/src/strategy/comparison_analysis.py
+++ b/src/strategy/comparison_analysis.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ class OptimizationComparison:
         console.print("[cyan]Running optimization comparison...[/cyan]")
         
         # Run simple optimization
-        console.print("📊 Running simple optimization...")
+        console.print("Running simple optimization...")
         simple_recommendations = self.simple_optimizer.optimize_fees(metrics)
         
         # Run advanced optimization  
@@ -129,11 +129,11 @@ Key Improvements:
   • Different fee strategies: {comparison['channels_with_different_recommendations']} channels
         """
         
-        console.print(Panel(summary_text.strip(), title="📊 Comparison Summary"))
+        console.print(Panel(summary_text.strip(), title="Comparison Summary"))
         
         # Detailed differences table
         if comparison['differences']:
-            console.print("\n[bold]🔍 Significant Strategy Differences[/bold]")
+            console.print("\n[bold]Significant Strategy Differences[/bold]")
             
             table = Table(show_header=True, header_style="bold magenta")
             table.add_column("Channel", width=16)
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ Key Improvements:
         if not advanced_recs or not hasattr(advanced_recs[0], 'risk_assessment'):
             return
         
-        console.print("\n[bold]⚠️ Risk Analysis (Advanced Only)[/bold]")
+        console.print("\n[bold]Risk Analysis (Advanced Only)[/bold]")
         
         # Risk distribution
         risk_levels = {'low': 0, 'medium': 0, 'high': 0}
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ Average Risk Score: {avg_risk:.2f} (0-1 scale)
         
         # Show high-risk recommendations
         if high_risk_channels:
-            console.print("\n[bold red]⚠️ High-Risk Recommendations[/bold red]")
+            console.print("\n[bold red]High-Risk Recommendations[/bold red]")
             
             table = Table(show_header=True)
             table.add_column("Channel")
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ Average Risk Score: {avg_risk:.2f} (0-1 scale)
     def _display_implementation_comparison(self, simple_recs, advanced_recs) -> None:
         """Compare implementation strategies"""
         
-        console.print("\n[bold]🚀 Implementation Strategy Comparison[/bold]")
+        console.print("\n[bold]Implementation Strategy Comparison[/bold]")
         
         # Simple approach
         simple_text = f"""
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ Average Risk Score: {avg_risk:.2f} (0-1 scale)
         console.print(columns)
         
         # Recommendation
-        console.print("\n[bold green]💡 Recommendation[/bold green]")
+        console.print("\n[bold green]Recommendation[/bold green]")
         if len(advanced_recs) > 0 and hasattr(advanced_recs[0], 'risk_assessment'):
             console.print("Use the Advanced Optimizer for:")
             console.print("• Higher total returns with risk management")
diff --git a/test_optimizer.py b/test_optimizer.py
index 74005e8..eb84f91 100644
--- a/test_optimizer.py
+++ b/test_optimizer.py
@@ -20,14 +20,14 @@ logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 async def test_system():
     """Test the complete optimization system"""
-    print("🔍 Testing Lightning Fee Optimizer")
+    print("Testing Lightning Fee Optimizer")
     
     # Initialize configuration
     config_file = Path("config/default.json")
     config = Config.load(str(config_file) if config_file.exists() else None)
     
     async with LndManageClient(config.api.base_url) as client:
-        print("\n✅ Checking node connection...")
+        print("\nChecking node connection...")
         if not await client.is_synced():
             print("❌ Node is not synced to chain!")
             return
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ async def test_system():
         block_height = await client.get_block_height()
         print(f"📦 Current block height: {block_height}")
         
-        print("\n📊 Fetching channel data...")
+        print("\nFetching channel data...")
         # Get first few channels for testing
         response = await client.get_open_channels()
         if isinstance(response, dict) and 'channels' in response:
@@ -47,25 +47,25 @@ async def test_system():
             print("❌ No channels found!")
             return
         
-        print(f"🔗 Found {len(channel_ids)} channels to test with")
+        print(f"Found {len(channel_ids)} channels to test with")
         
         # Analyze channels
         analyzer = ChannelAnalyzer(client, config)
         print("\n🔬 Analyzing channel performance...")
         try:
             metrics = await analyzer.analyze_channels(channel_ids)
-            print(f"✅ Successfully analyzed {len(metrics)} channels")
+            print(f"Successfully analyzed {len(metrics)} channels")
             
             # Print analysis
-            print("\n📈 Channel Analysis Results:")
+            print("\nChannel Analysis Results:")
             analyzer.print_analysis(metrics)
             
             # Test optimization
-            print("\n⚡ Generating fee optimization recommendations...")
+            print("\nGenerating fee optimization recommendations...")
             optimizer = FeeOptimizer(config.optimization, OptimizationStrategy.BALANCED)
             recommendations = optimizer.optimize_fees(metrics)
             
-            print(f"✅ Generated {len(recommendations)} recommendations")
+            print(f"Generated {len(recommendations)} recommendations")
             optimizer.print_recommendations(recommendations)
             
             # Save recommendations