A pool which is taking over the majority of the network hash-power is the biggest real threat for the chain and this threat exists by all proof of work cryptocurrencies. Proof of stake currencies have of course their own problems which are not smaller.
Please look at my hybrid model.
This would be completely immune against this type of threat.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166997.0 KINGCOIN would give the best possible stability.