ILLBEON Economy - Complete Technical Overview

Project Summary

This is a comprehensive Flutter mobile application for Albion Online economy tracking, market analysis, profit optimization, and trading platform integration. The app provides real-time market data, AI-powered analysis, trading features, authentication, and monetization through AdMob.

Frontend Technologies

Core Framework & Language

• Flutter (Latest stable version, SDK >=3.0.0)
• Dart programming language
• Material Design UI framework

Key Dependencies & Libraries

• State Management: provider (Google-recommended pattern)
• HTTP & Networking: http package for REST API calls
• Real-time Communication: web_socket_channel for live updates
• Data Visualization: fl_chart for interactive charts and graphs
• Local Storage: shared_preferences for user settings/tokens
• Notifications: flutter_local_notifications for alerts
• Monetization: google_mobile_ads (AdMob integration)
• Device Info: device_info_plus, package_info_plus
• URL Handling: url_launcher
• Internationalization: intl package

Architecture Patterns

• Clean Architecture with feature-based folder structure
• Service-oriented architecture for business logic
• Repository pattern for data management
• Provider pattern for state management
• Modular widget composition

Backend Implementation & API Integration

Backend Services Architecture

The app integrates with a Node.js backend at https://fetcher.illbeoneconomy.com:

• Authentication Service: JWT + Anonymous user tokens
• Trading Platform: Full CRUD operations for trades/messages
• Market Data API: Real-time Albion Online market integration
• AI Analysis Service: Gemini AI integration for market insights
• WebSocket Service: Real-time notifications and updates

Database Integration

• RESTful API endpoints for all data operations
• Authentication: Bearer token-based (JWT + Anonymous tokens)
• Multi-server support: Americas, Asia, Europe regions
• Real-time updates via WebSocket connections

Core Features Implemented

1. Market Analysis & Data Visualization

• Real-time Albion Online market data fetching
• Interactive price charts using fl_chart
• Profit calculation and flip opportunity detection
• Historical price tracking and trends

2. Trading Platform

• Full trading system with user authentication
• Create/read/update/delete trades
• Real-time messaging between traders
• Private messaging system
• Trade filtering and search

3. AI-Powered Analysis

• Gemini AI integration for market insights
• Natural language queries about market conditions
• Automated profit opportunity detection
• Smart recommendations based on user preferences

4. Authentication System

• Dual authentication: JWT (registered users) + Anonymous tokens
• Username/password registration and login
• Automatic token refresh and session management
• Seamless fallback between auth methods

5. Alerts & Notifications

• Price threshold alerts
• Trading opportunity notifications
• Local push notifications
• Real-time WebSocket alerts

6. Monetization

• Google AdMob integration with banner and interstitial ads
• Clean ad service with web platform compatibility
• Revenue optimization through strategic ad placement

EdsVolumeZoom - Technical Overview

Background & Problem Statement

Most VST3-based volume processors and DAW-native faders implement automation as stepped values rather than smooth, continuous curves. This creates limitations for precision mixing and introduces audible artifacts during dynamic automation.

Technical Innovation

Our JUCE-based C++ VST3 plugin takes a fundamentally different approach: automation curves are handled as true continuous changes across the buffer rather than stepped increments.

Key Advantages

• Smooth, natural curves without "zipper noise" or stepping typical in other plugins
• Precise automation fidelity, particularly noticeable in long volume rides
• No audible artifacts, even under demanding automation conditions
• Superior performance compared to industry-standard tools including FL Studio's mixer faders, Kilohearts Gain, and Fabfilter Pro-Q

Current Implementation Status

The plugin successfully eliminates artifacts and produces continuous curves. Current optimization focuses on smoothing algorithm refinement to achieve analog-like curves regardless of buffer settings.

Performance Characteristics

• Outperforms commercial products in A/B comparisons
• Rivals StandardCLIP's output gain (2015) implementation
• Optimized CPU usage with configurable buffer size handling

Installation Instructions

Download the VST3 file and place it in your VST3 directory:

Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\

Mac: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/

Industry Impact

By addressing overlooked quality issues in commercial plugins, EdsVolumeZoom demonstrates that high-quality, continuous automation is achievable without artifacts - setting a new benchmark for digital mixing and production fidelity.