From the whtiepaper:Thanks @creativeblue
Stage 3 - Beta version - 2019 Q2 ...
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Decentralization of Master Node network. Developed and tested smart contracts will enable autonomous system - Worker Nodes will be able to become Master Nodes based on certain parameters and proof of stake mechanism.
Those "certain parameters" are still a year or so away. I have not found anything final about this and NOIA does mention that it will adapt its long range plans based on how things progress.
I am unsure where you are going with PoS and PoW. What I can say is that PoS allows a major player with a lot of money to enter a blockchain investment easier than with PoW.