From Crypto to Knight
Riaz Mehta, the visionary CEO and founder of Ritestream and CryptoKnights, was honored last weekend with a knighthood by the highly secretive Order of St. Martin. The prestigious accolade recognizes Mehta’s significant contributions to filmmaking and his pioneering efforts in transforming the industry through CryptoKnights and Web3.
The nomination for this distinguished honor came from none other than Brock Pierce, billionaire co-founder of USDT and a previously knighted member of the Order. The Order of St. Martin boasts an invaluable network of influential members, including politicians, billionaires, business leaders, filmmakers, celebrities, and many others, offering a invaluable connections that money can’t buy.
The knighting ceremony itself was a testament to the Order’s rich history and exclusivity. It took place in a private church, owned by the esteemed Medici family for hundreds of years, notable for its solid gold ceiling and concealed entrance, remaining entirely inaccessible to the public. Following the solemn ceremony, a dinner was held at a private courtyard adjacent to the church where Michelangelo would meet his muse and lover Victoria for private dinners.
Riaz Mehta is a media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building ventures at the intersection of content, technology, and global distribution. An International Emmy Award nominee, his productions have graced platforms including Netflix, HBO, FOX, and others, with shows seen in over 50 countries. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Ritestream.io, Mehta leads a decentralized entertainment platform that empowers creators to fund, distribute, and monetize film and television projects using blockchain, NFTs, and smart contracts. Ritestream’s flagship production, ‘CryptoKnights’, a Web3 reality series premiering on Prime Video, was funded through NFT-based crowdfunding.
Mehta’s career began in entertainment, creating original reality TV formats, and he holds a degree in software engineering. He is also the Founder and CEO of allrites, a global B2B content marketplace, and leads ContentX Labs, an AI branch collaborating with leading AI companies in Silicon Valley to develop AI-powered content tools.
This knighthood not only celebrates Riaz Mehta’s personal achievements but also underscores the growing recognition of Web3’s transformative potential within traditional industries like film and entertainment. The invaluable network now accessible through this honor presents unparalleled opportunities for Ritestream and CryptoKnights as they continue to reshape the global media landscape.
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