Sei to Pre-Install Crypto Wallet on New Xiaomi Smartphones in Global Rollout

Key Highlights

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  Sei’s crypto wallet and discovery app will be pre-installed on new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside China and the US.
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  Stablecoin payments, including USDC, are planned across Xiaomi’s retail and digital ecosystem.
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  This initiative aims to drive global blockchain adoption, focusing on regions with a strong Xiaomi market presence.

Sei, a high-speed blockchain network, has announced a significant distribution partnership with smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. This collaboration will result in a next-generation crypto wallet and discovery app being pre-installed on all new Xiaomi devices distributed outside mainland China and the United States. This development represents one of the most extensive consumer-level deployments of crypto infrastructure by a major global electronics brand.

Pre-Installed Wallet Targets High-Adoption Regions

The application, developed as part of Sei’s new $5 million Global Mobile Innovation Program, is designed to offer users a seamless onboarding experience, compatible with Google and Xiaomi IDs. It will incorporate MPC-based wallet security, provide access to leading decentralized applications, and support both peer-to-peer and consumer-to-business cryptocurrency transactions.

The initial rollout will concentrate on geographical areas where Xiaomi already holds a substantial market share and where cryptocurrency usage is well-established. These regions include Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. For instance, in markets like Greece and India, where Xiaomi commands 36.9% and 24.2% of the smartphone market share respectively, this integration is anticipated to introduce millions of new users to the cryptocurrency space.

Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei, highlighted that this partnership effectively addresses a significant barrier within the industry: the necessity for users to actively seek out and download crypto applications. Xiaomi shipped 168 million phones in 2024, and this integration will place the Sei-powered app directly into the hands of new device purchasers. Furthermore, additional promotional efforts are planned for existing Xiaomi users through the company’s extensive ad ecosystem.

Stablecoin Payments Coming to Xiaomi Retail Network

In addition to the mobile integration, Sei and Xiaomi intend to enable stablecoin payments across Xiaomi’s global retail and digital channels. This will allow customers to purchase Xiaomi products, including smartphones and electric vehicles, using Sei-native stablecoins such as USDC.

Pilot programs for this new payment system are scheduled to launch in Hong Kong and the European Union by the second quarter of 2026. Expansion to other compliant markets is also in progress.

Sei has stated that its low-latency blockchain, which achieves sub-400ms finality and high throughput, is well-positioned to support the substantial transaction volumes expected as this partnership grows.

In parallel developments, Solana Mobile has completed the global rollout of its second-generation Seeker smartphone, with deliveries already reaching users in over 50 countries.