August is an on-chain prime brokerage and execution platform that bridges the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. It offers a portfolio margin system that allows institutions to use staked assets and yield-bearing positions as collateral for structured products, OTC derivatives, and credit. With support for over 12 blockchains, 250 tokens, and 70 protocols, August enhances capital efficiency and liquidity management, enabling clients to hedge DeFi portfolios using centralized finance (CeFi) rails within a single on-chain account.