This seems like a problem that would be better solved by something like: 1. Browsers build in a system whereby if a link appears dead, they first check against

This seems like a problem that would be better solved by something like: 1. Browsers build in a system whereby if a link appears dead, they first check against the Wayback Machine to see if a backup exists. 2. If it does, they go there instead. 3. In return for this service, and to offset costs associated with increased traffic, they jointly agree to financially support the Internet Archive in perpetuity.