QUESTION For the better tech informed than me.

I apologize in advance if this strikes you as a non-sensical question.

ETH staking deposits are accelerating. It's not inconceivable to believe at some point over half of all Ether will be locked in stake.

How does the protocol address this? Does less Ether in circulation carry a potential downside?

I've been researching this question, but haven't found anything conclusive.

I thank you in advance for your guidance.