$LUNA Millions of Xiaomi users will gain instant access to cryptocurrencies with Sei starting in 2026
Millions of Xiaomi smartphone users will gain direct access to cryptocurrencies through Sei starting in 2026, representing one of the largest consumer distribution campaigns to date by the blockchain network.
New Xiaomi devices sold outside of China and the United States will come with a pre-installed Sei wallet and Web3 discovery app, positioning Sei as the default access layer for cryptocurrencies in global Android markets.
Pre-installing the wallet reduces barriers to accessing cryptocurrencies.
In the partnership announced on December 10, new Xiaomi phones will include a native MPC wallet with Google login and Xiaomi ID. This eliminates seed phrases and removes one of the biggest barriers to adoption for new users.
Companies will also explore stablecoin payments for Xiaomi products, targeting pilot areas in Hong Kong and the European Union starting in Q2 of 2026.
The move indicates a gradual rollout focused on regions with regulatory clarity and strong cryptocurrency acceptance.
Xiaomi shipped 168 million smartphones in 2024, holding 13% of the global market share. Even low conversion rates can translate into millions of new wallets.
A positive structural signal for the SEI token.
Integration does not guarantee an immediate increase in the price of SEI. The launch depends on new device sales, and stablecoin payments remain a milestone in 2026.
Usage growth is likely to emerge gradually through wallet activations, interactions with dApp applications, and gas consumption on the network.
However, the distribution channel is important. The pre-installed app makes Sei the first blockchain users encounter on a major smartphone, without the friction of searching app stores or manual registration.
This model transforms cryptocurrencies from optional downloads to default availability — a dynamic that has historically led to exponential adoption curves in mobile services.
Payments can unlock real economic capacity.
If stablecoin payments are activated through Xiaomi's sales and digital systems, users can purchase devices, wearables, and even electric cars using USDC and other tokens on Sei.
This will introduce a volume of recurring transactions linked to global commerce, not just speculative trading.
The importance for SEI lies in generating fees. More transactions increase demand for the token through gas and storage usage, enhancing network economics over time.
The first payments are planned to launch in 2026, relying on regulatory approval in other markets.
Overall, Xiaomi's integration is one of the clearest examples of blockchain infrastructure moving toward daily consumer access.
The news is structurally positive for SEI, although the rise of the token depends on real usage once devices reach consumers and payment systems mature.
