Millions of Xiaomi smartphone users are set to gain direct access to crypto through Sei starting in 2026, marking one of the largest consumer-level distribution plans of the blockchain network to date.
New Xiaomi devices sold outside China and the United States will come with a Sei wallet and a pre-installed Web3 discovery app, making Sei a primary channel for crypto access in the global Android market.
Pre-installing wallets helps reduce barriers to crypto access in Thailand.
Through this collaboration, announced on December 10, the new Xiaomi smartphones will feature a native MPC wallet that can log in with Google and Xiaomi ID, which helps eliminate the need for seed phrases and removes significant barriers often faced by new users.
Both companies will jointly explore payments with stablecoins for Xiaomi products while planning to pilot in Hong Kong and the European Union starting in the second quarter of 2026.
Additionally, this operation represents a gradual rollout focusing on regions with clear laws and strong crypto adoption.
In 2024, Xiaomi is expected to release 168 million smartphones to the market, capturing 13% of the global market share. Even with a low user conversion rate percentage, it still means millions of new wallets.
Structural bullish signals for SEI Token.
The integration of this system does not guarantee an immediate rise in SEI prices, as it depends on sales of new devices. Moreover, payment with stablecoins is still a target for 2026.
However, the growth in usage is likely to occur gradually through wallet activation, interaction with dApps, and the use of gas on the network.
However, this distribution channel is considered important because pre-installed apps make Sei the first blockchain that users will encounter on mainstream smartphones without having to search in the app store or onboard themselves.
Thus, this model helps transform crypto from a downloadable option to a default availability, a dynamic that has previously driven the graph of mobile service adoption leaps.
Payments may help unlock the potential of the real economy.
If payments with stablecoins become available in Xiaomi's retail and digital systems, users will be able to purchase devices, wearable IT products, and even electric vehicles using USDC and other tokens on Sei.
This will continuously impact the volume of transactions linked to real-life commerce, not just speculative trading.
The importance for SEI lies in generating revenue from fees, and as transactions increase, it will create demand for the token from gas fees and staking, further strengthening the network's economy in the long run.
The initial payment rollout is planned for 2026, and market expansion will depend on regulatory approval in other countries.
Overall, the integration of Xiaomi is seen as the clearest example that blockchain is increasingly moving closer to the accessibility of the general consumer.
This news creates a structured positive trend for SEI. However, the potential of the token will depend on real-world usage when devices reach consumers and the payment system is fully developed.
