"We’re moving from a world where you have to seek out cryptocurrency, to a world where cryptocurrency finds you." That’s how Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs, described the significance of their partnership with Xiaomi. On December 10, Sei announced a landmark collaboration with global tech giant Xiaomi to pre-install a next-generation crypto wallet and discovery app on all new Xiaomi smartphones sold outside mainland China and the US.
Under the terms of the partnership, the app will offer users seamless login via Google and Xiaomi accounts, integrate multi-party computation wallet security technology, and provide curated access to leading decentralized applications. The collaboration will also explore enabling stablecoin payments across Xiaomi’s network of more than 20,000 retail stores and its entire mobile ecosystem.
01 Breaking Through: From Blockchain Experimentation to Consumer-Grade Applications
The strategy of pre-installing apps on smartphones is rapidly becoming the key to bringing blockchain technology to hundreds of millions of mainstream users. The partnership with Xiaomi gives Sei an unprecedented direct distribution channel.
As the world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi holds a 13% global market share and sold 168 million phones in 2024 alone.
The new app will be prioritized in regions with strong cryptocurrency adoption, including Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. In these markets, Xiaomi has a significant presence—for example, a 36.9% market share in Greece and 24.2% in India.
By pre-installing the app, Sei is embedding Web3 capabilities directly into devices and retail experiences that consumers use every day.
02 Technical Foundation: High-Performance Blockchain Powering Consumer Applications
Sei’s ability to handle the massive user traffic generated by the Xiaomi partnership is rooted in its technical strengths. Sei is purpose-built as a blockchain optimized for fast, low-cost financial transactions.
It offers finality in under 400 milliseconds and can process thousands of transactions per second. This level of performance forms the backbone for Sei to support mainstream consumer application needs.
To date, Sei has processed over 4 billion transactions and boasts more than 80 million active wallets, ranking as the number one EVM-compatible chain by active users.
03 Application Roadmap: From Crypto Wallets to In-Store Payments
The partnership will roll out in phases. In the first phase, users will have access to the pre-installed crypto wallet and discovery app on new Xiaomi phones, with seamless login via Google or Xiaomi ID.
The app will feature integrated multi-party computation wallet security, curated access to top decentralized crypto applications, and support for peer-to-peer transfers as well as consumer-to-merchant transactions.
In the second phase, the collaboration will explore enabling stablecoin payments across Xiaomi’s mobile ecosystem and extensive retail network.
The initial rollout of stablecoin payments is planned for Q2 2026 in Hong Kong and the European Union, with expansion to other regulatory-compliant jurisdictions to follow. Users will be able to purchase Xiaomi products—from smartphones to electric vehicles—using Sei-native stablecoins such as USDC.
04 Market Impact: $5 Million Innovation Program and Industry Influence
As part of the partnership, Sei also announced a $5 million global mobile innovation program aimed at accelerating the real-world adoption of blockchain technology in consumer devices.
This collaboration marks a fundamental shift in blockchain adoption strategy. Instead of asking users to seek out crypto apps, Sei leverages Xiaomi’s ecosystem to embed Web3 capabilities directly into devices and retail experiences that consumers use every day.
05 SEI Market Update: Price and Technical Analysis Following Partnership News
As of December 11, 2025, the latest market data for the SEI token reflects investors’ initial response to the partnership. According to Gate and other market platforms, SEI is currently priced at $0.1372.
Over the past 24 hours, SEI’s price dipped by 0.57%, and the weekly decline stands at 2.33%, indicating normal market consolidation. The circulating supply is 6.37 billion SEI, with a market capitalization of approximately $874.5 million.
Technical analysis shows that market sentiment toward SEI is "bullish," with 75% of indicators in favor, despite the Fear & Greed Index registering at 29 (fear). SEI closed higher on 5 of the past 7 days, with price volatility at 0.94%.
For short-term price predictions, analysts expect SEI to trade sideways in the coming week, likely ranging between $0.1350 and $0.1450. Some models project that by December 12, SEI could reach $0.1381, up about 0.67% from current levels.
06 Seizing the Opportunity: Trading SEI Tokens on Gate
For users interested in this partnership and looking to invest in SEI, Gate—one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges—offers a secure and efficient trading platform.
On Gate, users can trade multiple SEI pairs, including SEI/USDT, SEI/BTC, and SEI/ETH. The platform is renowned for its robust security, featuring cold-hot wallet separation, multi-signature technology, and DDoS protection. Since its founding in 2013, Gate has never experienced a major security incident.
Gate provides ample liquidity for SEI trading, supporting large transactions with controlled slippage. Maker fees are as low as 0.1%, taker fees at 0.2%, and holding GT—the platform’s native token—grants further discounts.
To trade SEI on Gate, users register an account and complete KYC verification, purchase USDT via bank card or Alipay, or deposit crypto directly, then search for the SEI/USDT pair on the spot trading interface to place trades.
After trading, users can store SEI tokens on Gate or stake them for additional yield via the "Earn" feature. To withdraw tokens to a personal wallet, simply provide a SEI on-chain address and pay the applicable network fee.
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Sei and Xiaomi goes beyond hardware, extending into payment scenarios. The planned launch of stablecoin payments in Q2 2026 in Hong Kong and the EU will allow users to purchase a wide range of Xiaomi products—from smartphones to electric vehicles—using Sei-native stablecoins like USDC at more than 20,000 retail outlets.
Backing this collaboration is the strength of the Sei team, whose investors include top-tier institutions such as Multicoin, Jump, Coinbase Ventures, and Circle Ventures. Team members hail from leading companies including Robinhood, Google, Coinbase, and Goldman Sachs.
