Sei Labs has taken a major step toward bringing blockchain technology into mainstream consumer ecosystems through a newly announced collaboration with global electronics giant Xiaomi. According to the official release, Xiaomi will begin pre-installing the Sei Discover & Wallet app on select new smartphones across global markets, excluding Mainland China and the United States, marking one of the widest hardware-level integrations of a Web3 application to date.
The partnership positions Sei in front of Xiaomi’s vast international customer base, which spans regions such as Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. These markets not only represent key territories for Xiaomi’s mobile business but are also regions where crypto adoption and mobile-first financial behavior are growing rapidly.
The pre-installed application is designed as an intuitive entry point into the Web3 world. Users can log in seamlessly using their Google account or Xiaomi ID, bypassing the complexity often associated with blockchain onboarding. The wallet uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, removing the need for seed phrases while maintaining institutional-grade security. Once inside the app, users can perform peer-to-peer transfers and access curated decentralized applications, with more features planned as adoption scales.
A major element under development is a blockchain-powered payment system that could enable Xiaomi’s global customers to pay for devices and services using stablecoins such as USDC. The first commercial rollout is expected in Q2 2026, beginning in Hong Kong and the European Union, where regulatory clarity allows for compliant crypto payment flows. The initiative would bring digital asset payments into one of the world’s largest consumer electronics retail networks, potentially allowing users to buy smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, and even Xiaomi’s expanding lineup of electric vehicles using on-chain assets.
Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei Labs, described the collaboration as a breakthrough in mobile-native blockchain adoption, emphasizing that integrating Web3 at the device level eliminates traditional barriers and allows blockchain to “fade into the background” while enhancing user experience.
To accelerate mobile-focused innovation, Sei also announced a $5 million Global Mobile Innovation Program. The initiative aims to support developers building mobile-centric decentralized apps, payment tools, and consumer Web3 experiences that can benefit from direct distribution on Xiaomi devices.
For Xiaomi, the partnership aligns with its broader ecosystem strategy of embedding cutting-edge technology into everyday consumer products while expanding its global service offerings. By placing a secure Web3 wallet directly into users’ hands, Xiaomi could become one of the most influential gateways for mainstream blockchain adoption.
Industry observers note that this collaboration may signal a new wave of device-integrated blockchain infrastructure, potentially reshaping how millions of users interact with digital assets in their daily lives.
