What is notch?

Notch, also known as Markus Persson, is a Swedish video game developer and the creator of Minecraft. He was born on June 1, 1979, in Stockholm, Sweden. Notch started programming at a young age and pursued a career in creating video games. He founded Mojang Studios in 2009 and developed Minecraft, which became one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 200 million copies sold.

Notch is known for his philanthropic work, which includes charitable donations and contributions to various causes. He has also been outspoken about his views on a range of topics, including politics, economics, and privacy. Despite his success and wealth, Notch has chosen to maintain a relatively low profile and lives a quiet life in Stockholm.