In PoS, the blockchain network is considered secure since economic incentives and disincentives are built into the structure of the consensus mechanism in such a way that participants' behaviors align with the integrity of the network. Unlike PoW, relying on computational power to secure the network, it chooses validators using staked cryptocurrency for confirming transactions and thus securing the network.

Key Security Features of PoS:

Slashing:

Validators are supposed to stake some portion of their cryptocurrency as collateral. If they behave badly or against the rules of the protocol, they are punished through slashing: either partial or full loss of the staked funds. This technique ensures that validators get economic rewards for their honest dealings, as if they attempt to ruin the network, there might be huge losses.

51% Attack Resistance:

In a PoS, an attacker has to be in control of more than 51% of the staked cryptocurrency-a task which, economically, is not viable and too risky. Even if some entity succeeded in such a large stake, any harmful behavior would result in immediate slashing, making the attack not workable from a financial perspective.

Decentralization:

PoS has the potential to facilitate broad distribution of validators, hence improving decentralization. The broader the participants in securing a blockchain network, the lesser the risk of centralization and collusion, which essentially contributes to security.

In a nutshell, PoS is secure because it introduces disincentives in the form of economic penalties against dishonest behavior, presents high barriers to an attack, and may facilitate broad decentralization. While no system can be perfectly resilient, PoS is well-equipped in handling it effectively.

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