The document discusses optimization techniques for federated query processing on linked data, specifically focusing on the FedX system. It outlines the challenges and strategies for effective SPARQL query execution across multiple distributed sources, presenting various optimization methods such as source selection, exclusive groups, and join order strategies. The FedX system demonstrates significant performance improvements in query processing when compared to other state-of-the-art systems, and it is designed to work seamlessly with SPARQL 1.0 endpoints.