Sei and Xiaomi Announce Partnership: Crypto App to Be Preloaded on Global Smartphones
(Source: SeiNetwork)
On December 10, Sei Network officially announced a strategic partnership with Xiaomi, the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer. This collaboration will bring a next-generation crypto app, powered by Sei’s technology, pre-installed on new Xiaomi smartphones targeting most global markets. The partnership excludes Mainland China and the United States but covers the majority of Xiaomi’s international sales regions.
Preloaded App Features: Payments, Transfers, and Full DApp Integration
Developed with Sei’s technical support, this app is designed to make blockchain services a seamless part of daily life. Key features include:
- Stablecoin Payments: Direct on-chain payments and fund management
- P2P Transfers: Streamlined crypto asset transfers between users
- DApp Access: Serves as a gateway to a wide range of decentralized applications
Sei plans to expand the app’s reach to Xiaomi’s 20,000 offline retail stores worldwide, creating a comprehensive crypto services network.
Initial Market Launch and Official Rollout Timeline
The first Xiaomi devices with the preloaded app will launch in Hong Kong and the European Union. Sei expects the feature to go live in Q2 2026, with additional international markets to follow.
Sei Launches $5 Million Fund to Drive Blockchain Adoption
To accelerate blockchain integration in consumer devices, Sei has also launched the Global Mobile Innovation Fund, totaling $5 million. The fund will:
- Support developers in building more mobile Web3 applications
- Advance real-world adoption of blockchain technology in smartphones
- Grow Sei’s global user base
To learn more about Web3, register here: https://www.gate.com/
Summary
This partnership signals Web3’s move into mainstream consumer hardware. Xiaomi’s global reach, combined with Sei’s blockchain infrastructure, is set to make crypto payments and DApp access part of everyday life. With the official launch scheduled for Q2 2026, the Sei-Xiaomi collaboration will mark a major milestone in global blockchain adoption.
