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Electronic music, born from the technological innovations of the 20th century, faces a unique preservation paradox. Unlike acoustic or classical music, its native formats (magnetic tape, floppy disks, early DAW files, and proprietary software) are exceptionally fragile. This paper argues for the establishment of a global, decentralized yet interconnected . It examines the three core threats—media degradation, hardware obsolescence, and legal ambiguity—and proposes a hybrid archival model combining physical storage, emulation, and distributed ledger technology for provenance. electronic music archive