Sei and Xiaomi have partnered: new phones will come pre-installed with Web3 apps, which will advance the stablecoin payment system.

According to Mars Finance, on December 10th, Sei announced a major partnership with global consumer electronics giant Xiaomi: all new Xiaomi smartphones, excluding those in mainland China and the United States, will come pre-installed with Sei's next-generation crypto wallet and app discovery app, and stablecoin payment functionality is planned for launch within Xiaomi's global retail ecosystem. • Pre-installed Apps: Supports one-click access via Google/Xiaomi ID, built-in MPC wallet security, access to multiple popular DApps, P2P transfers, and C2B payment capabilities. • Priority Market Coverage: Regions with mature crypto adoption, including Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa; Xiaomi holds a dominant position in Greece (36.9%) and India (24.2%). • Payment System Planning: Stablecoin (such as USDC) payment functionality is under development, with initial launch expected in Hong Kong and the EU in Q2 2026, gradually expanding to more compliant markets. • Xiaomi's Influence: In 2024, Xiaomi sold 168 million smartphones globally, achieving a 13% market share, firmly ranking among the top three globally. Pre-installed applications will be available on all new devices and pushed to existing users. Sei believes this will transform encryption from "user-initiated search" to "automatic delivery to users." With sub-second finality and high TPS, Sei can support the large-scale deployment of consumer-grade Web3 applications.