Xiaomi's new smart phone will come pre-installed with SEI stablecoin payment application

Source: PortaldoBitcoin Original Title: Xiaomi Smartphones Will Have SEI App for Stablecoin Payments Original Link: Sei is a layer-one blockchain, and its native token SEI announced this Wednesday (10th) that it has developed a financial application specifically designed for stablecoin payments. The app will be integrated into the Xiaomi mobile ecosystem and pre-installed on new Xiaomi smartphones.

“A next-generation financial application developed by Sei, specifically for stablecoin payments, will be integrated into the Xiaomi mobile ecosystem and pre-installed on new devices,” SEI announced on its X account.

According to Sei Labs, all new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside mainland China and the United States will come pre-installed with the 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 stablecoin payment features is planned to be achieved in Hong Kong and the EU before Q2 2026,” Sei stated.

Sei Labs says this collaboration marks a significant advancement in blockchain adoption by directly integrating its high-performance infrastructure into the Xiaomi mobile ecosystem.

The app will use Google and Xiaomi IDs, employ multi-party computation technology to ensure security— a cryptographic technique that allows multiple parties to jointly compute functions without revealing their inputs—and will provide access to dApps, P2P transfers, and consumer-to-business transaction features.

The rollout will prioritize regions with high cryptocurrency adoption, including Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa—areas where Xiaomi has significant market share. The partnership will also enable consumers to purchase Xiaomi products using stablecoins like USDC.

According to the announcement, Xiaomi sold 168 million smartphones in 2024, accounting for 13% of the global market, providing Sei with an unprecedented distribution channel. This strategic shift disrupts traditional adoption models by bringing Web3 features directly to user devices, further cementing Sei’s position as one of the fastest and most scalable blockchains.

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