Xiaomi's new global smart smartphones will come pre-installed with Sei blockchain payment application

Source: PortaldoBitcoin Original Title: Xiaomi Smartphones Will Have SEI App for Stablecoin Payments Original Link: Sei is the issuer of a Layer 1 blockchain and its native token. This Wednesday (the 10th), it announced the development of a financial application designed for stablecoin payments, which will be integrated into Xiaomi’s mobile ecosystem. The new solution will come pre-installed on the brand’s new smartphones.

“A next-generation financial app developed by Sei, designed for stablecoin payments, will be integrated into Xiaomi’s mobile ecosystem and pre-installed on new devices,” SEI posted this information on its X account.

According to Sei Labs, all new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside mainland China and the U.S. will be equipped with the SEI app. The app allows users to make peer-to-peer payments, access dApps, and explore Web3 products without downloading additional software.

“The initial rollout of the stablecoin payment feature is planned to take place in Hong Kong and the European Union, no later than Q2 2026,” SEI said.

Sei Labs states that this partnership marks a significant advancement in blockchain adoption by directly integrating its high-performance infrastructure into Xiaomi’s mobile ecosystem.

The app will utilize Google and Xiaomi IDs, and provide security through multi-party computation—a cryptographic technique that allows multiple parties to jointly compute a function without revealing their individual inputs—enabling dApps access, P2P transfers, and consumer-to-business transactions.

Deployment will prioritize regions with strong encryption adoption, such as Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa—areas where Xiaomi has significant influence. The partnership will also enable consumers to purchase Xiaomi products using stablecoins such as USDC.

According to the announcement, Xiaomi sold 168 million smartphones in 2024, accounting for 13% of the global market. Xiaomi will offer Sei an unprecedented distribution opportunity. This strategy disrupts current adoption models by bringing Web3 resources directly to users’ devices, solidifying Sei’s position as one of the fastest blockchains and preparing for large-scale usage.

Additionally, Sei will launch a $5 million global mobile innovation program to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in real-world consumer devices.