CryptoKnights, a reality TV series focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain entrepreneurship, will make its regional debut on OSN+ and OSNtv on November 14, introducing Middle Eastern audiences to the high-stakes world of Web3 startups and investment.
The 11-episode first season follows blockchain founders as they present their projects to a panel of prominent investors, competing for funding and mentorship. The series blends business reality television with the fast-evolving crypto economy, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how blockchain ventures are pitched, evaluated, and built.
Produced by Adrian Grenier, Riaz Mehta, Brock Pierce, Sam Gollestani, and Joseph Khan, the show aims to connect mainstream entertainment with the emerging digital economy. As the first TV series financed through ritestream.io, a blockchain-based content platform, CryptoKnights experiments with new models of viewer participation, where audiences can engage with early-stage projects and track their progress beyond the screen.
According to executive producer and Ritestream CEO Riaz Mehta, the launch on OSN+ aligns with the Middle East’s growing role in the global blockchain ecosystem. He described the region as a natural fit, noting its active regulatory development and growing investment in digital assets. “Bringing CryptoKnights to OSN opens that bridge to millions of viewers across the Middle East,” Mehta said. “It’s the right place to highlight the founders and innovators shaping the next phase of Web3.”
OSN’s Rolla Karam, Senior Vice President for Content Acquisition, framed the series as part of a broader move toward programs that explore technology and entrepreneurship. “CryptoKnights captures the energy of innovation driving the Middle East today,” she said. “It’s exactly the kind of content that reflects where our audience and our region are heading.”
The cast features several well-known figures from both entertainment and blockchain sectors. Among them are Entourage actor and environmental advocate Adrian Grenier; Bitcoin Foundation chairman and investor Brock Pierce; blockchain fund manager Aly Madhavji; venture capitalist Kyle Chassé; startup accelerator founder Magnus Grimeland; DJ and media personality Kim Lee; and fintech creator Gav Blaxberg. Each brings a different perspective to how emerging technologies intersect with business, creativity, and culture.
Grenier described the project as an attempt to demystify blockchain by focusing on human stories rather than technical jargon. “CryptoKnights is about taking blockchain out of the niche and into the living room,” he said. “We want to make it relatable by telling the stories of people building the next generation of the internet.”
CryptoKnights’ arrival on OSN+ and OSNtv adds to the growing list of international shows tailored for the Middle Eastern market, reflecting a shift toward content that explores innovation, finance, and digital culture through accessible storytelling. Season one will be available to stream and watch from November 14.
