RE: Is Hive-Engine a Blockchain?

[themarkymark]

You don't need a Hive API node, but it is ideal.

You can read this about setting up your own node. I can't vouch for how up to date it is.

https://github.com/harpagon210/steemsmartcontracts-wiki/blob/master/How-to-setup-a-Steem-Smart-Contracts-node.md