Yeah Hashrate distribution is a problem... P
ools don't = The network but it indeed is a problem that Pools are centrally managed. Technically the network could only need 1 pool and be decentralized if the pool itself was trustless which is the main issue.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/betterhash-protocol-lets-pool-miners-regain-control-over-their-hash-power/
Maybe Litecoin can lead the charge and Makker Betterhash adopted like it did for Segwit lel.
After Betterhash is adopted, more decentralized ones can be made...