Sei is taking an important step to increase its presence in the global smartphone market by partnering with Xiaomi. Under the deal, Xiaomi's newest devices sold outside of mainland China and the United States will be preloaded with a next-generation crypto wallet and discovery app. This integration allows users in key regions to directly access Sei's apps on their phones, positioning the company to reach millions of potential new users.
In brief
- Sei integrates its crypto wallet and discovery app directly into new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside mainland China and the United States.
- Users will be able to access the wallet through Google and Xiaomi accounts with advanced security.
- The wallet will provide guided access to major decentralized applications and allow users to send funds or settle payments with businesses.
Access to mainstream crypto with Sei and Xiaomi
The initial rollout will focus on regions where cryptocurrency adoption is already strong, including Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa, areas where Xiaomi is seeing strong sales. For users in these regions, the app will make it easier to get started via Google and Xiaomi accounts, offer advanced wallet security through multi-party computing, and provide guided access to major decentralized applications. It will also allow users to send funds directly to others and make payments to businesses.
Sei is complementing this initiative with a $5 million global mobile innovation program aimed at accelerating the adoption of blockchain on consumer devices worldwide. Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei Labs, described the collaboration with Xiaomi as a pivotal move for mass blockchain adoption. By integrating Sei's infrastructure into a widely used smartphone ecosystem, this partnership is poised to transform the way billions of people interact with digital assets every day.
Sei expands access and payment options
In addition to the wallet, the partnership will also improve payment options by offering the following features:
- He will introduce the stablecoin payments in Xiaomi's physical stores and online platforms.
- Customers will be able to use stablecoins like USDC, supported by Sei, to pay for items like smartphones and electric vehicles.
- The first launch of this payment option is planned in Hong Kong and the European Union in the second quarter of 2026, with subsequent expansion to other compliant regions.
More broadly, Sei, which has managed billions of transactions through more than 80 million wallets, is focused on bringing its technology to everyday consumers, creating a simple way for mainstream users to access and interact with digital assets through widely used devices.
Expansion of access to crypto via smartphones
In a similar vein, some Web3 projects have used smartphones to reach new audiences. Solana Mobile, operated by Solana Labs, launched its Saga smartphone in June 2022, with deliveries beginning the following year. An airdrop of BONK tokens tied to each device temporarily boosted the token's value above the retail price in late 2023, generating significant attention and interest in the device.
Solana continued its initiatives by beginning shipments of the second-generation Seeker phone to users in over 50 countries in August 2024. The device features improved hardware, a built-in crypto wallet, a decentralized app store, and a more secure digital vault. The company revealed plans for a native token, SKR, tied to the Seeker Phone and its broader ecosystem, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens and a planned launch in early 2026.
Similarly, Samsung has integrated crypto functionality into its devices through a partnership with Coinbase. As of October, approximately 75 million Galaxy users in the United States can purchase crypto directly through Samsung Wallet, and the company plans to roll out the feature to other regions.
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