# SYMM (/venues-and-markets/symm)





SYMM (Symmio) is an intent-based perp protocol that powers the **Pear Base app** at [mini.pear.garden](https://mini.pear.garden): positions settle through a network of solvers/hedgers rather than a central orderbook.

**Key facts**

* **Type:** intent-based perps, settled by solvers/hedgers, not an orderbook
* **Chain:** Base
* **Where:** the Pear Base app only (SYMM is not on the Orchard web app)
* **Docs:** [docs.symm.io](https://docs.symm.io/)

## How it fits [#how-it-fits]

* **Chain and venue**: the Base app trades via SYMM on the **Base** chain. "Base" is the chain; SYMM is the venue.
* **Separate engine**: the Base app runs on SYMM's stack, not on Pear's main trading engine, so it is a distinct surface from the Orchard web app.
* **Funding**: the app uses Blink, a bridge-and-swap service, to bridge and swap funds into USDC on Base before trading.
* **Scope**: a retail surface for pair and basket trading on SYMM's liquidity.

<Callout>
  The Base app is no longer a Farcaster mini app. It runs as a standalone web app at [mini.pear.garden](https://mini.pear.garden).
</Callout>

**Related**: [Venues overview](/venues-and-markets/venues-overview) · [Asset classes](/venues-and-markets/asset-classes)