Bitcoin is an open-source digital currency that, through its peer-to-peer exchange system, avoids the need for banks.

A bitcoin real estate transaction is the confluence of two extremely bubble-prone fields. Although the technology is still in the early stages and few people are actually buying goods with the currency, real estate presents a compelling use case for bitcoin — even though spending it to buy a home can lead to a legion of unforeseen frustrations.

A handful of bitcoin-seeking luxury real estate listings have popped up around the country, and experts predict the digital currency could grow to be a viable means of home buying.

The article is written by Jack Flemming and Phillip Molnar for Forbes Online. You can read the full article here.