@CryptoBackstage @TL please see 'potential issue' and steps to repro above
11. This time i get prompt on my harware wallet and able to sign
12. Metafora status stuck at connecting
13. Try 5-6 and works this time

@CryptoBackstage
I don't use a Ledger, just Metamask as Chrome extension, what doesn't work for me is that Metamask will not pop up if I am not signed in already.
To make it work, I would have to be signed in on Metamask first, then click on the Connect Wallet button.