Millions of Xiaomi Users to Gain Instant Crypto Access with Sei From 2026
Xiaomi will pre-install a Sei wallet on new smartphones sold outside China and the US starting in 2026.Summary
Sei is partnering with Xiaomi to integrate a native MPC wallet and Web3 discovery app onto new Xiaomi devices sold globally (excluding China and the US) starting in 2026. This integration, which allows for Xiaomi ID login instead of seed phrases, aims to significantly lower the barrier to crypto access for millions of users, potentially onboarding millions of new wallets based on Xiaomi's 2024 global market share of 13%.
The partnership also explores stablecoin payments for Xiaomi products, with pilots targeted for Hong Kong and the EU in Q2 2026. If successful, this could introduce recurring transaction volume tied to real-world commerce, increasing demand for the SEI token through gas usage and staking.
While the rollout is phased and depends on device sales and regulatory clarity, the move is considered structurally bullish for Sei as it represents a major shift toward default, mainstream consumer availability for blockchain infrastructure.
(Source：BeInCrypto)