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FAQ should mention sealed boxes #229

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https://github.com/RubyCrypto/rbnacl/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions states:

Q: Is there any way to decrypt a Crypto::Box message with only a private key without requiring the public key of the sender?

A: No, and there never will be. This is an integral part of how the Curve25519 algorithm operates, and the mutual authentication it provides is a design principle you should consider whenever using public key cryptography.

A SealedBox allows one to decrypt a box with only a private key and without the public key of the sender, does it not? Do I misunderstand what this FAQ is about?

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